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2.4.3. Convergence
The weighted valued matrix of convergences or weighted valued Convergences Actors X Actors
(3CAA) is related to the weighted valued position matrix Actors X Objectives (3MAO). It
identifies for a couple of actors the number of common positions they have on objectives (pro or
against). This would identify the number of possible alliances also taking into account the actors'
preferences in terms of objectives, and their competitiveness. This is a symmetrical matrix.
2.4.3.1. Graph of order 3 convergences between actors
The graphs of convergences between actors are produced from the symmetrical matrices 1CAA,
2CAA, 3CAA. This graph maps the actors with respect to their convergences (data in matrices
1CAA, 2CAA, 3CAA). That is, the closer actors are to each other, the more their convergence is
intense. The nodes in the graph represent the defined actors, and the links the relationships
expressed in the mentioned matrices.
2.4.4. Divergence
The weighted valued matrix of divergences or weighted valued Divergences Actors X Actors
(3DAA) is related to the weighted valued position matrix Actors X Objectives (3MAO). It
identifies for each couple the average divergence intensity for those two actors who do not hold
the same position (one actor is pro the objective, and the other is against it). The values of this
Matrix measure the conflict intensity with, for every couple, their objectives hierarchies
(preferences), and their competitiveness. This is a symmetrical matrix.
2.4.4.1. Graph of order 3 divergences between actors
The graphs of divergences between actors are produced from the symmetrical matrices 1DAA,
2DAA, 3DAA. The graph of divergences between actors, maps the actors of order 3 with respect
to their divergences (data in matrices 3DAA). It helps to identify potential alliances, and
conflicts. The nodes in the graph represent the defined actors, and the links the relationships
expressed in the mentioned matrices.
Table 21 : 3CAA, and 3DAA calculating, and interpretation details.
Calculating elements
Elements of interpretation
3CAA
Weighted valued Matrix of convergences is
calculated in the following manner:
If
((3MAO) ik x (3MAO) jk ) > 0,
Then (3CAA) ij = 1/2 x (| (3MAO) ik |+ | (3MAO) jk |)
Otherwise:
(3CAA) ij = 0
The values represent the degree of
convergence: the higher the intensity, the
more actors have common interests
3DAA
Weighted valued Matrix of convergences is
calculated in the following manner:
If
((3MAO) ik x (3MAO) jk ) < 0,
Then (3DAA) ij = 1/2 x (| (3MAO) ik |+ | (3MAO) jk |)
Otherwise:
(3DAA) ij = 0
The values represent the degree of
convergence: the higher the intensity, the
more actors have diverging interests
2.4.3. Convergence
The weighted valued matrix of convergences or weighted valued Convergences Actors X Actors
(3CAA) is related to the weighted valued position matrix Actors X Objectives (3MAO). It
identifies for a couple of actors the number of common positions they have on objectives (pro or
against). This would identify the number of possible alliances also taking into account the actors'
preferences in terms of objectives, and their competitiveness. This is a symmetrical matrix.
2.4.3.1. Graph of order 3 convergences between actors
The graphs of convergences between actors are produced from the symmetrical matrices 1CAA,
2CAA, 3CAA. This graph maps the actors with respect to their convergences (data in matrices
1CAA, 2CAA, 3CAA). That is, the closer actors are to each other, the more their convergence is
intense. The nodes in the graph represent the defined actors, and the links the relationships
expressed in the mentioned matrices.
2.4.4. Divergence
The weighted valued matrix of divergences or weighted valued Divergences Actors X Actors
(3DAA) is related to the weighted valued position matrix Actors X Objectives (3MAO). It
identifies for each couple the average divergence intensity for those two actors who do not hold
the same position (one actor is pro the objective, and the other is against it). The values of this
Matrix measure the conflict intensity with, for every couple, their objectives hierarchies
(preferences), and their competitiveness. This is a symmetrical matrix.
2.4.4.1. Graph of order 3 divergences between actors
The graphs of divergences between actors are produced from the symmetrical matrices 1DAA,
2DAA, 3DAA. The graph of divergences between actors, maps the actors of order 3 with respect
to their divergences (data in matrices 3DAA). It helps to identify potential alliances, and
conflicts. The nodes in the graph represent the defined actors, and the links the relationships
expressed in the mentioned matrices.
Table 21 : 3CAA, and 3DAA calculating, and interpretation details.
Calculating elements
Elements of interpretation
3CAA
Weighted valued Matrix of convergences is
calculated in the following manner:
If
((3MAO) ik x (3MAO) jk ) > 0,
Then (3CAA) ij = 1/2 x (| (3MAO) ik |+ | (3MAO) jk |)
Otherwise:
(3CAA) ij = 0
The values represent the degree of
convergence: the higher the intensity, the
more actors have common interests
3DAA
Weighted valued Matrix of convergences is
calculated in the following manner:
If
((3MAO) ik x (3MAO) jk ) < 0,
Then (3DAA) ij = 1/2 x (| (3MAO) ik |+ | (3MAO) jk |)
Otherwise:
(3DAA) ij = 0
The values represent the degree of
convergence: the higher the intensity, the
more actors have diverging interests