Decision Making Best Practices

Most local decision-makers do not have the
experience to apply to many proposals and rely on
existing anecdotal data and "expert" testimony. A
lack of evaluation criteria adds to the difficulties
of determining if a project proposal is appropriate
for thier community. This book discusses criteria
and best practices for evaluation of projects,
providing a decision-making matrix. Although the
focus of this book is on artificial reefs, this
matrix could be modified to apply to any project
where similar dynamics apply. The matrix uses a
disaggregate method modeled after the Goeller
scorecard. The matrix applies identified best
practices and provides a scoring method that can
assist the decision-making process. The book
acknowledges the limitations of proposals and
realizes that many decisions in a political realm
have variables not covered in this study. However,
the lack of decision-making continuity demonstrates
the need for this research as s first step.

Autorentext
Dr. Williams received his PhD in Public Policy & Administration
from Virginia Commonwealth University and is a member of the
National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration.
Having held a variety of growth management positions, he is
currently the Director of Planning and Community Development for
Ketchikan, AK.

Klappentext
Most local decision-makers do not have the experience to apply to many proposals and rely on existing anecdotal data and "expert" testimony. A lack of evaluation criteria adds to the difficulties of determining if a project proposal is appropriate for thier community. This book discusses criteria and best practices for evaluation of projects, providing a decision-making matrix. Although the focus of this book is on artificial reefs, this matrix could be modified to apply to any project where similar dynamics apply. The matrix uses a disaggregate method modeled after the Goeller scorecard. The matrix applies identified best practices and provides a scoring method that can assist the decision-making process. The book acknowledges the limitations of proposals and realizes that many decisions in a political realm have variables not covered in this study. However, the lack of decision-making continuity demonstrates the need for this research as s first step.