{"product_id":"actor-and-strategy-models-isbn-9781119284703","title":"Actor and Strategy Models","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical how-to guide for more effective planningthrough multi-actor modelling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareful planning is the cornerstone of a successful initiative, and any plan, policy, or business strategy can only be successful if it has the support of different actors. These actors may beactively pursuing their own agendas, so the plan must not only offer an optimal solution to theproblem, but must also fit the needs and abilities of the actors involved. \u003ci\u003eActor and Strategy Models: Practical Applications and Step-wise Approaches\u003c\/i\u003e provides a primer on multi-actormodelling, based on the fundamental premise that actor strategies are explained by investigatingwhat actors can do, think, and want to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovering a variety of models with detailed background and case examples, this book focuses on practical application. Step-by-step instructions for each approach provide immediately actionable insight, while a general framework for actor and strategy modelling allows the reader to tailor any approach as needed to optimize results in terms of situation-specific planning. Oriented toward real-world strategy, this helpful resource:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides models that shed light on the multi-actor dimensions of planning, using a variety of analytical approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes literature, theoretical underpinnings, and applications for each method covered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClarifies the similarities, differences, and suitable applications between various actor modelling approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a step-wise framework for actor and strategy modelling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers guidance for the identification, structuring, and measuring of values and perceptions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the challenges involved in analyzing actors and strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven before planning begins, an endeavor's success depends upon a clear understanding of the various actors involved in the planning and implementation stages. From game theory and argumentative analysis, through social network analysis, cognitive mapping, and beyond,Actor and Strategy Models provides valuable insight for more effective planning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Introduction \u003c\/b\u003e1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Need for Actor and Strategy Models \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Actors and Decision-Making 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Applications of Actor and Strategy Models 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Scope and Structure of This Book 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 A Framework for Actor and Strategy Modeling \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 What are Strategic Actors? 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Conceptual Framework for Strategic Actor Interactions 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Overview of Actor and Strategy Models 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Step-Wise Approach for Actor and Strategy Modeling 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Challenges in Modeling Strategic Actor Interactions 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Models and Applications \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Scanning Your Actor Network as Part of Problem Diagnosis \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Diagnosis for Strategic Interaction Problems 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Stakeholder Analysis and Actor Network Scanning 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Step-Wise Approach for Actor Network Scanning 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Case Application: Offshore Wind Energy 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Summary and Further Reading 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II-A Values \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Identifying, Structuring, and Measuring Values: Value-Focused Thinking \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Values as Fundamental Drivers of Actor Processes 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Value-Focused Thinking for Multi-actor Issues 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Step-Wise Approach for Value-Focused Thinking for Multiple Actors 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Case Application: Rural Livelihoods in Tanzania 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Summary and Further Reading 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II-B Resource Dependencies \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Making a Move: Analysis of Options and Conflict Graphs \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Strategic Use of Resources to Shape Environments 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Analysis of Options 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Step-Wise Approach for Analysis of Options 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Case Application: Volunteered Geographical Information 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Case Application: Solar Power 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Summary and Further Reading 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Appraising the Strategic Value of Information: Extensive Games \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 The Role of Resources and Information in Strategic Games 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Game Theory and Social Dilemmas 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Step-Wise Approach for Extensive Games 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Case Application: Supply Chain Management 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Summary and Further Reading 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Looking for Coalitions: Cooperative Game Theory \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Group Capability and Cooperation 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Cooperative Game Theory 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Step-Wise Approach for Analyzing Cooperative Potential 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Case Application: Renewable Energy 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Summary and Further Reading 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 7.A: R Code to Support Cooperative Analyses 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Identifying Opportunities for Exchange: Transactional Analysis \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJos S. Timmermans\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Multi-actor Decision-Making as an Exchange of Control over Resources 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Transactional Analysis 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Step-Wise Approach for Transactional Analysis 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Case Application: Rural Water Management in the Netherlands 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Summary and Further Reading 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 8.A: Calculation of Dependencies 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 8.B: Calculation of Equilibrium Control 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II-C Perceptions \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Capturing Problem Perceptions: Comparative Cognitive Mapping \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 How Perceptions Can Help Explain (In)Activity in Multi-actor Settings 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Comparative Cognitive Mapping 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Step-Wise Approach for Comparative Cognitive Mapping 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Case Application: Pollution Control for Urban Public Spaces 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Summary and Further Reading 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Reconstructing Debate: Argumentative Analysis \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Debates Fuelled by Competing Claims 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Argumentative Analysis 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Step-Wise Approach for Argumentative Analysis 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Case Application: Watershed Protection in the Philippines 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Summary and Further Reading 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II-D Networks \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Scrutinizing Relations that Shape Actions: Social Network Analysis \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark de Reuver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 The Importance of Relations Between Actors 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Social Network Analysis 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Step-Wise Approach for Social Network Analysis 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Case Application: Innovation Network for Internet Video Services 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Summary and Further Reading 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Comparison and Reflection \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e331\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Actor Models: Comparison and Reflection \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 When to Use What Model? 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Illustrative Comparison of the Use of Models for a Single Case 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Revisiting the Challenges Involved in Analyzing Actors and Strategies 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Next Steps in the Future of Actor and Strategy Models 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 363\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLeon M. Hermans \u003c\/strong\u003eis an assistant professor at the Faculty of Technology, Policy, and Management at Delft University of Technology. His research focuses on the use of actor analysis methods to support public policy analysis and evaluation.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScott W. Cunningham\u003c\/strong\u003e is an associate professor at the Faculty of Technology, Policy, and Management at Delft University of Technology. He combines work in actor modelling and game theory with research in data mining, technology forecasting, and innovation.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA practical how-to guide for more effective planning through multi-actor modelling \u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Careful planning is the cornerstone of a successful initiative, and any plan, policy, or business strategy can only be successful if it has the support of different actors. These actors may be actively pursuing their own agendas, so the plan must not only offer an optimal solution to the problem, but must also fit the needs and abilities of the actors involved. \u003cem\u003eActor and Strategy Models: Practical Applications and Step-wise Approaches\u003c\/em\u003e provides a primer on multi-actor modelling, based on the fundamental premise that actor strategies are explained by investigating what actors can do, think, and want to achieve.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Covering a variety of models with detailed background and case examples, this book focuses on practical application. Step-by-step instructions for each approach provide immediately actionable insight, while a general framework for actor and strategy modelling allows the reader to tailor any approach as needed to optimize results in terms of situation-specific planning. Oriented toward real-world strategy, this helpful resource:   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides models that shed light on the multi-actor dimensions of planning, using a variety of analytical approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes literature, theoretical underpinnings, and applications for each method covered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClarifies the similarities, differences, and suitable applications between various actor modelling approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a step-wise framework for actor and strategy modelling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers guidance for the identification, structuring, and measuring of values and perceptions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the challenges involved in analyzing actors and strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003e Even before planning begins, an endeavor's success depends upon a clear understanding of the various actors involved in the planning and implementation stages. 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