Judgment in managerial decision making /

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Author / Creator:Bazerman, Max H.
Edition:8th ed.
Imprint:New York : Wiley, ©2013.
Description:vii, 277 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11000343
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Other authors / contributors:Moore, Don A., 1970-
ISBN:9781118065709
1118065700
9781119427384
111942738X
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-259) and index.
Summary:Behavioral decision research provides many important insights into managerial behavior. From negotiation to investment decisions, the authors weave behavioral decision research into the organizational realm by examining judgment in a variety of managerial contexts. Embedded with the latest research and theories, this 8th edition gives students the opportunity to understand their own decision-making tendencies, learn strategies for overcoming cognitive biases, and become better decision makers.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to managerial decision making
  • Overconfidence
  • Common biases
  • Bounded awareness
  • Framing and the reversal of preferences
  • Motivational and emotional influences on decision making
  • The escalation of commitment
  • Fairness and ethics in decision making
  • Common investment mistakes
  • Making rational decision in negotiations
  • Negotiator cognition
  • Improving decision making.