Participants of the Decision Process
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In general, a typical :doc:`decision process <DEXiGlosDProc>` involves
up to four types of participants, either individuals or groups:

#. *Stakeholders* (also called *decision problem owners*): individuals
   or organizations that have a legitimate interest in the
   decision-making problem. Usually, these are the ones that need to
   make the final decision, and are also responsible for that decision.
#. *Experts*: People knowledgeable in the field so that they can provide
   information and advice relevant for the decision. They may contribute
   to the overall :doc:`decision problem
   identification <DEXiGlosProbIdent>`, to the definition of
   options, goals and criteria, and to the :doc:`decision
   model <DEXiGlosDMod>` development.
#. *Decision analyst(s)*: Methodologists with experience in :doc:`Decision
   Analysis <DEXiGlosDAnal>`, that is, the underlying methodology
   and tools. Often, they take the role of moderators or mediators of
   the decision-making team.
#. *Users*: People affected by the decision.

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