Towards a Prescriptive Organization Theory of Decision Aiding for Risk Management. Phase I. Conceptual Development

摘要

The paper addresses the analytical and empirical problems of prescr ibing actions in organizations, paarticularly actions designed to aid decision making. Other ways to enhance organizational decisions, such as manipulating reward and authority systems, are considered. The need for organizational prescription is emphasized, and attempts at generating specific organizational prescriptions are noted. Distinctions between internal and external action are examined and a conceptual model is proposed to analyze the probable consequence of internal actions. Ideas for further research are suggested. An example of how prescription organization ideas might apply in the design of combat control systems used by the commanding officer of an attack submarine is provided.