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It is not unusual that decision makers define and solve a wrong problem. Here we develop an operational procedure for defining a “right” or correct problem. A problem may be represented as—a problem representation defining a problem consists of—two evolving hierarchies of relations, as discussed in the article. Rightness in a problem representation requires rightness in these relations which are beliefs held by a decision maker. Operational definition and validation of rightness in these relations, that is, retaining them as correct, is by feeling and by specified evolutionary generating procedures for examining, changing (evolving), and retaining these relations. Based on rightness in these relations, we discuss right group problem definition and solution in the general case where information is not fully shared (nonshared) among individuals in the group. Thus, our work contributes to procedural rationality—how decisions should be or are made—in individual and group decision-making and associated group decision and negotiation support systems (GDNSS).
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Shakun, M.F. Defining a right problem in group decision and negotiation: Feeling and evolutionary generating procedures. Group Decis Negot 1, 27–40 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00562688
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