Argumentation-Based Qualitative Preference Modelling with Incomplete and Uncertain Information

This paper presents an argumentation-based framework for the modelling of, and automated reasoning about multi-attribute preferences of a qualitative nature. The framework presents preferences according to the lexicographic ordering that is well-understood by humans. Preferences are derived in part from knowledge. Knowledge, however, may be incomplete or uncertain. The main contribution of the paper is that it shows how to reason about preferences when only incomplete or uncertain information is available. We propose a strategy that allows reasoning with incomplete information and discuss a number of strategies to handle uncertain information. It is shown how to extend the basic framework for modelling preferences to incorporate these strategies.     

Extensive Dialogues and Cooperation

On March 23, Chairman Wan Jifei of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade （CCPIT） and Board Chairman Wang Zhigang of the Taipei World Trade Center （TWTC） signed a cooperation agreement at the Taipei World Trade Tower, marking the new page of the development of cooperation and relations between the two organizations and the establishment of their cooperation mechanism.     

Exploring Research Potentials and Applications for Multi-stakeholder Learning Dialogues

Varying conceptions of and purposes for dialogue exist. Recent dialogic theorists and advocates urge exploration of forms of dialogue for learning and applying relational responsibilities within stakeholder networks. A related phenomenon has been the recent emergence of multi-stakeholder dialogues that involve parties significantly affected by major issues or concerns, such as environmental sustainability, that have complex and wide-spread implications. The extent to which these recent multi-stakeholder dialogues assume anything resembling the relationship or caring and the learning potentials of dialogic goals and processes suggested by recent advocates, however, can certainly be questioned. This article explores potential directions for research on enhanced forms of multi-stakeholder dialogues that emphasize goals of dialogic learning, relationship building, and business social responsiveness within a more reflective practice of corporate citizenship. Many issues and questions concerning appropriate antecedents, processes, and outcomes for these enhanced multi-stakeholder dialogues are raised and discussed.     

Group Consensus: The Impact of Multiple Dialogues

The research results on group consensus have been ambiguous within the field of Group Support Systems (GSSs). Some research studies have shown that groups using multiple communication channels produce more ideas, and more unique ideas than groups using a single communication channel. In addition, a second set of research findings have shown that groups using GSSs report group members hold less consensus with the group's decision. This research studies more closely how these two characteristics; communication channel and consensus, interact. Specifically, can less consensus be a function of the choice of channels used in problem solving. The results show that groups using a single communication channel generate more actual consensus than groups using multiple communication channels. Furthermore, the single channel discussions provide more integrative comments and these integrative comments may help explain the difference in consensus. These results suggest that those striving for consensus from group members should consider production methods used to create the information that is to be used in the decision.     

基于agent的计算金融中agent的适应性模型

在有关基于agent计算金融的研究中,主要强调agent的学习进化机制,却忽略了对agent使用相应学习机制的内在原因—agent不同适应属性的研究。在现实的金融市场中,各个agent在可用信息的解释、理解,本身的认知结构,对风险的态度,时间范围的认识,及决策规则等方面都存在相当大的差异。     

Beyond the Proxy Vote: Dialogues Between Shareholder Activists and Corporations

The popular view of shareholder activism focuses on shareholder resolutions and the shareholder vote via proxy statements at the annual meeting, which is treated as a “David vs. Goliath” showdown between the small group of socially responsible investors and the powerful corporation. This article goes beyond the popular view to examine where the real action typically occurs – in the Dialogue process where corporations and shareholder activist groups mutually agree to ongoing communications to deal with a serious social issue. Use of the capitalized word “Dialogue” is intended to distinguish this formal process between corporations and shareholders from all the other forms of dialogue or two-way communication exchanged between a corporation and its stakeholders. The phenomenon of Dialogue between a corporation and dissident shareholders has not been analyzed in the academic literature or in the popular press because it occurs behind the scenes and out of sight from media scrutiny. Yet this is where a great deal of social change initiated by shareholder activists is negotiated. This article contributes both theoretically and empirically to the study of Dialogues between shareholder activists and corporations. We explain how Dialogues occur in the context of the shareholder resolution process and examine two Dialogues that focus on international labor issues in two industries. Then data on Dialogues during the period, 1999–2005, from the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility are analyzed. This research contributes to knowledge about the Dialogue process and the emerging literature on corporation–stakeholder engagement.     

第二轮中美战略与经济对话 两大议题悬而未决 中美对话任重道远

第二轮中美战略与经济对话 两大议题悬而未决 中美对话任重道远 第二轮中美战略与经济对话5月24日至25日在北京举行。其中战略对话取得26项具体成果,双方发表《中美能源安全合作联合声明》,中美专家将合作开始勘探中国天然气储备资源;经济对话方面,美国将承认中国的市场经济地位,同时有望在接下来的数月当中放松对中国的出口管制,为赴美投资的中国企业提供更加公平、透明的投资政策。     

Stakeholder Learning Dialogues: How to Preserve Ethical Responsibility in Networks

The shift in corporate strategy, from vertical integration to strategic alliances, has developed hand in hand with the evolution of organizational structure, from the vertically integrated firm to the network organization. The result has been the elimination of boundaries, more flexible organizations, and a greater interaction among individuals and organizations. On the negative side, the specialization of firms on single areas of competence has resulted in the disaggregation of the value chain and in the disaggregation of ethical and legal responsibility. To illustrate this point, the paper considers some cases, such as the case of the "beer girls" of Southeast Asia, who are used unethically by distributors to sell beer and liquor. To deal with the problem of the disaggregation of ethical responsibility, managers can use organizational culture and ethical values to control the performance of employees and of other organizations. Contemporary developments in business ethics also offer tools for dealing with the problem. For example, "global corporate citizenship," integrated social contracting theory, and stakeholder learning dialogues provide ways of integrating the interests of all stakeholders. The task is now to use these new approaches to create a governance process that incorporates the voices of all stakeholders, especially the voices of those stakeholders that have legitimate and urgent moral claims, but lack the power to establish those claims.     

醇酯-12——绿色涂料对助成膜剂的选择

本文对助成膜剂的性能和市场情况进行了系统的分析比较,认为高效、安全、优质的2,2,4-三甲基-1,3-戊二醇单异丁酸酯符合HJBZ004-94的基本条件,是绿色涂料的理想助剂。     

新型减肥剂丙酮酸钙的合成工艺

用丙酮酸、生石灰为原料,经中和反应、分离、干燥等工艺过程,可制得新型能量补充剂、脂肪消耗剂、补钙剂丙酮酸钙,该操作简便、经济效益显著。     

新型复合碳铵防结块剂的研制

本文介绍了一种自行研制的新型复合碳铵防结块剂。该产品能增大碳酸氢铵结晶粒度 ,且具有良好防结块性能 ,稳定性好 ,并在工业上得到了广泛应用     

绿色安全中和剂氢氧化镁

本文评述了氢氧化镁在环境保护领域中的应用,包括酸性废水处理,重金属离子脱除,氮、磷及其它物质脱除和烟气脱硫等。并了展望我国氢氧化镁发展前景。     

未来收益不确定的委托代理基数的确定

本讨论了未来实际收益受外部随机环境影响情形下的联合确定基数法,通过一个简化模型对代理人的最佳自报数和代理人执行合同所面临的损失风险进行了讨论,最后给出了一个应用例子。     

Opening Constructive Dialogues Between Business Ethics Research and the Sociology of Morality: Introduction to the Thematic Symposium

Journal of Business Ethics - Over the last decade, scholars across the wide spectrum of the discipline of sociology have started to reengage with questions on morality and moral phenomena. The...     

YS型固体有机硅消泡剂的研制

介绍了一种自行研制的固体型有机硅消泡剂,该消泡剂消泡抑泡性能良好,稳定性好,并在工业上得到了应用。     

媒体代理制度的深思

到本专题刊发前夕，我们收到来自业界、学术界等方面的大量邮件，纷纷对博睿传播成立这一事件发表各自的看法和观点，其中不乏对中国广告业的担忧。     

天然甲醛消除剂的研究

鉴于室内空气甲醛污染的危害，根据化学消醛剂的原理从中草药植物中找出了能消除甲醛的有效成分并制成甲醛消除剂，对其进行性能检测发现，该甲醛消除剂可快速、有效地消除室内空气中的甲醛。     

An Agent that Facilitates Crowd Discussion

Group Decision and Negotiation - Online discussion platforms are perceived as the next-generation method of citizen involvement. Such platforms can collect, integrate, and synthesize opinions to...     

改性海泡石除甲醛净化剂的研制

通过海泡石改性研制了一种除甲醛净化剂,研究了温度、空速、进口甲醛含量、相对湿度等条件对甲醛容量的影响,实验结果表明,该常温深度甲醛剂在相对湿度10％。90％,温度0～40℃范围可快速净化空气中的微量甲醛,净化深度≤0．1mg／m^3,甲醛容量≥5％。