A hypertext based decision support system to support team decision making

Some mathematical descriptions for multiperson, multiattribute decision making (MPMADM) are described, and why they are unlikely to be amenable to a single, universal solution approach is discussed. The special case in which the persons form a team is examined. Under the definition of the team formulated, models exist for computer assistance of the decision-making process. The original House of Quality, a manual framework for explicitly recording tradeoff analysis, and how the H² computer implementation using hypertext is an effective adjunct for team decision making are described. The implications of the development of the H² system and some directions for further research are explored