Contemporary Issues in Group Decision and Negotiation: 21st International Conference on Group Decision and Negotiation, GDN 2021, Toronto, ON, Canada, June 6-10, 2021, Proceedings

This book presents the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Group Decision and Negotiation,GDN 2021,which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference focused on decision processes with at least two participants and conflicting individual goals,including electronic negotiations,experiments,emotions,preference elicitation,and conflict resolution.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 171 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The 21st International Conference on Group Decision and Negotiation,GDN 2021, was originally scheduled to take place in Toronto, ON, Canada, from June 6 to 10, 2021. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference was held virtually. The field of Group Decision and Negotiation revolves around decision-making processes involving at least two participants with a shared objective but divergent individual goals. Research areas within this domain encompass electronic negotiations, experimental studies, the influence of emotions in group decision-making and negotiations, preference elicitation and decision support for group decisions and negotiations, and conflict resolution principles.

This book serves as the official proceedings of the GDN 2021 conference, encompassing a collection of 12 full papers. These papers underwent rigorous review and selection from a total of 74 submissions. The papers were organized into topical sections, including pandemic responses, preference modeling for group decision and negotiation, conflict resolution, and collaborative decision-making processes.

The pandemic responses section featured papers that explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on group decision-making and negotiation processes. The authors examined how organizations and teams responded to the crisis, the challenges they faced, and the strategies they adopted to navigate the uncertain environment.

The preference modeling for group decision and negotiation section covered various approaches and techniques used to model and analyze preferences within group settings. The papers discussed the development of preference models, the use of multi-agent systems, and the application of game theory to understand and resolve conflicts in group decision-making.

The conflict resolution section explored different strategies and approaches for resolving conflicts in group decision-making and negotiations. The authors discussed the role of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration in resolving disputes, as well as the use of conflict resolution frameworks and tools.

The collaborative decision-making processes section examined the role of collaboration and communication in group decision-making. The papers discussed the development of collaborative decision-making tools, the use of group decision-making techniques, and the factors that influence effective collaboration.

In conclusion, the 21st International Conference on Group Decision and Negotiation,GDN 2021, despite being held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, showcased the latest research and advancements in the field. The conference provided a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange ideas, share experiences, and discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with group decision-making and negotiation. The papers presented in this volume contribute to our understanding of the complex dynamics that shape group decision-making processes and offer valuable insights into effective strategies for resolving conflicts and promoting collaboration.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030772079
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021