744-0103-00L  Module 3: Mental Models Theory

SemesterFrühjahrssemester 2021
DozierendeB. B. Pearce, D. N. Bresch
Periodizitätjährlich wiederkehrende Veranstaltung
LehrspracheEnglisch
KommentarOnly for CAS in Collaborative Decision Making Under Uncertainty.


KurzbeschreibungThis is the third of nine modules for the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Collaborative Decision Making Under Uncertainty. This focus of this module is on the use of mental models theory for collaborative processes.
LernzielThe focus of this third module is to introduce participants to mental model theories and related concepts that are relevant for creating conditions for effective problem framing/problem structuring.

The learning objectives are to:
- Understand the relationship between the concept of a “mental model”, shared mental models and problem .framing/problem structuring
- Exchange and integrate participants’ own mental models for problem identification.
- Experience the importance of problem framing for effective collaboration.
- Create problem definitions for group projects.
LiteraturIncludes selected readings from:

Argyris, C. (1976). Single-loop and double-loop models in research on decision making. Administrative Science Quarterly, 363–375.
Johnson-Laird, P. N. (1983). Mental Models. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
Morgan, M. G., Fischhoff, B., Bostrom, A., & Atman, C. J. (2002). Risk communication: A mental models approach. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Schön, D. A. (1984). The Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think In Action. New York: Basic Books.

Additional reading and exercises will be announced in class.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesCompletion of Modules 1 and 2.
All modules must be completed in order to receive the certificate.