Optimized Morphological Analysis in Decision-Making

Abstract

Morphological analysis is one of the methods most widely used in identification, formulation, and structuring complex problems with the aim of seeking optimal solutions. When extended with cross consistency assessment, morphological analysis becomes an iterative method. The aim of this chapter is to propose a modeling approach for using extended morphological analysis and to complement it with sensitivity analysis for optimization and time reduction over the iteration process. First, the aim is to recognize the connection between systems engineering requirements and project management activities, while incorporating multiple design dimensions and categories. Second, the chapter extends the application of the creative design approach. The target is to recognize and analyze the conflicts between the design activities, and aims at creating alternative options and solutions to resolve conflicts.

A Case Study of Complex Policy Design: The Systems Engineering Approach

“…To achieve the development of innovative solutions of policy concepts, parameters must be mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive. Furthermore, the iterative process of GMA and CCA receives a significant improvement through the use of sensitivity analysis [104]. Sensitivity analysis as an optimization tool can be performed with any set of values, in every iteration, and target any type of combination (optimal, acceptable, and nonacceptable).…”