Philosophy (from Greek ÏÎ¹Î»Î¿ÏÎ¿ÏÎ¯Î±, philosophia, literally love of wisdom[1][2][3][4]) is the study of general and fundamental problems concerning matters such as existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.[5][6] The term was probably coined by Pythagoras (c. 570â495 BCE).
Structured decision making is a general term for. carefully organized analysis of problems in order to reach decisions that are focused clearly on. achieving fundamental objectives. Based in decision theory and risk analysis, SDM.
Tarde (1903) defined the innovation-decision process as a series of steps that includes: 1  First knowledge. 2  Forming an attitude. 3  A decision to adopt or reject. 4  Implementation and use. 5  Confirmation of the decision.