Alternative

Within the FieldCell model, an Alternative represents a choice or option under consideration in decision-making processes. Distinct from traditional definitions, the FieldCell Alternative extends beyond mere options to include a broad spectrum of possibilities.

Values in the FieldCell alternative dimension are diverse, encompassing references to entities such as persons, physical objects, and abstract concepts. More uniquely, this dimension includes the concept of sub-alternatives and super-alternatives, allowing for a granular and hierarchical representation of choices. This feature is particularly useful in complex decision-making scenarios, where alternatives can have nested levels or be part of larger grouped options.

The FieldCell Alternative is designed to capture the dynamic and multifaceted nature of choices in decision matrices. This dimension is not limited to binary or simplistic choices but is capable of representing a rich array of possibilities that decision-makers encounter.

This broader and more inclusive approach to alternatives in the FieldCell model is inspired by, yet expands upon, traditional definitions of "alternative":

"...one of two or more things, courses, or propositions to be chosen"