The Delphi method: a powerful tool for strategic management

被引:198
作者
Loo, R [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Lethbridge, Fac Management, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4, Canada
关键词
Delphi method; forecasting; policy; planning;
D O I
10.1108/13639510210450677
中图分类号
DF [法律]; D9 [法律];
学科分类号
0301 ;
摘要
The Delphi method can be a powerful tool to help poke organizations forecast the future for the purposes of strategic management, and policy and program development among other potential applications for police management The paper describes the characteristics of the method, including criticisms of the method, and steps in conducting a Delphi study as well as pitfalls to avoid.
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页码:762 / 769
页数:8
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