Self-Esteem and Group Decision Making: An Empirical Study

1980 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 951-956
Author(s):  
T. M. Schwartz ◽  
V. J. Wullwick ◽  
H. J. Shapiro
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Group Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Numerical Ability ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Common Target

To assess the impact of self-esteem on group decision making 270 students in business were assigned to groups of 3 by sex, numerical ability, and self-esteem on the Tennessee Self-concept Scale. For scores on a ‘common-target’ game there was no correlation between sex and problem-solving ability, which however showed low rs with self-concept. Medium self-concept was associated with greater success than high or low self-concept.

The impact of family group decision-making on preventing removals

2017 ◽  
Vol 78 ◽  
pp. 89-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew C. Lambert ◽  
Leah E. Johnson ◽  
Eugene W. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision ◽  
Family Group ◽  
The Impact

Decision rules, escalation of commitment and sensitivity to framing in group decision-making

2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (7) ◽  
pp. 1649-1668 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petru Lucian Curseu ◽  
Sandra G. L. Schruijer ◽  
Oana Catalina Fodor
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Decision Rule ◽  
Group Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision ◽  
Decision Rules ◽  
Escalation Of Commitment ◽  
Group Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Collaborative Decision

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to test the influence of collaborative and consultative decision rules on groups’ sensitivity to framing effect (FE) and escalation of commitment (EOC). Design/methodology/approach – In an experimental study (using a sample of 233 professionals with project management experience), the authors test the effects of collaborative and consultative decision rules on groups’ sensitivity to EOC and FE. The authors use four group decision-making tasks to evaluate decision consistency across gain/loss framed decision situations and six decision tasks to evaluate EOC for money as well as time as resources previously invested in the initial decisions. Findings – The results show that the collaborative decision rule increases sensitivity to EOC when financial resources are involved and decreases sensitivity to EOC when time is of essence. Moreover, the authors show that the collaborative decision rule decreases sensitivity to FE in group decision making. Research limitations/implications – The results have important implications for group rationality as an emergent group level competence by extending the insights concerning the impact of decision rules on emergent group level cognitive competencies. Due to the experimental nature of the design, the authors can probe the causal relations between the investigated variables, yet the authors cannot generalize the results to other settings. Practical implications – Managers can use the insights of this study in order to optimize the functioning of decision-making groups and to reduce their sensitivity to FEs and EOC. Originality/value – The study extends the research on group rationality and it is one of the few experimental attempts used to understand the role of decision rules on emergent group level rationality.

Fuzzy multi-attribute group decision making to identify the order of establishing temporary logistics hubs during disaster response

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajali Maharjan ◽  
Shinya Hanaoka
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision Making ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Group Decision ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Numerical Illustration ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Post Disaster

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to reveal the importance of the order of establishment of temporary logistics hubs (TLHs) when resources (mobile storage units used as TLHs) are limited and to present the development and implementation of a methodology that determines the order of establishment of TLHs to support post-disaster decision making. Design/methodology/approach It employed a decision support system that considers multiple decision makers and subjective attributes, while also addressing the impreciseness inherent in post-disaster decision making for ordering the establishment of TLHs. To do so, an optimization model was combined with a fuzzy multi-attribute group decision making approach. A numerical illustration was performed using data from the April 2015 Nepal Earthquake. Findings The results showed the location and order of establishment of TLHs, and demonstrated the impact of decision makers’ opinions on the overall ordering. Research limitations/implications The study does not discuss the uncertain nature of the location problem and the potential need for relocation of TLHs. Practical implications This methodology offers managerial insights for post-disaster decision making when resources are limited and their effective utilization is vital. The results highlight the importance of considering the opinions of multiple actors/decision makers to enable coordination and avoid complication between the growing numbers of humanitarian responders during disaster response. Originality/value This study introduces the concept of the order of establishment of TLHs and demonstrates its importance when resources are limited. It develops and implements a methodology determining the order of establishment of TLHs to support post-disaster decision making.

THE SPECIAL FEATURES OF DECISION-MAKING IN ADVERTISING IN CONTINENTAL TOURISM

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
Igor Brajdić
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Group Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision ◽  
Management Structure ◽  
Marketing Function ◽  
General Orientation ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Predominant Orientation

One of the primary functions of a tourist enterprise is advertising, as a component of the broader marketing function. Each function has its specific traits which are manifested in the various processes of the enterprise, one of the more important being decision-making. It is assumed that in continental tourism, due to its predominant orientation in providing more food and beverage services and less hotel services, special features in decision-making can be found within the advertising function. The empirical study carried out in part of continental tourism involving the region of the Croatia Zagorje was aimed at a range of typical characteristics of decision-making such as types of decisions, the methods of decision-making, the outcome of alternatives, the monitoring of effects and the measures of improving decision-making. Regarding types of decisions, the majority of managers and executives feel that, to a very large extent, satisfactory decisions are being taken, as well as routine decisions, which are in accordance with the predominant orientation of providing the fundamental catering services. Due to a general orientation towards group decision-making, it follows that, when choosing advertising media, the management structure contacts the executive personnel only randomly. From the latter group of questions, it can be concluded that in the enterprises surveyed anything that has to do with science is applied to the least possible measure.

Burstiness in Quasi-Group Decision Making in Business Settings

2018 ◽  
pp. 97-131
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Group Decision Making ◽  
Mirror Neurons ◽  
Group Decision ◽  
Research Question ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
New Research

Business advances its business process in order to adapt to a constantly changing situation in economy and society. Analysis of buyers' burstiness assists in optimization of flow of business process in order to increase the profit. However, burstiness in quasi-group decision making in business settings has not attracted a lot of research efforts. The aim of the chapter is to explore the nature, origins, and impact of burstiness in quasi-group decision making in business settings underpinning implementation of an empirical study and elaboration of a new research question for further studies. The meaning of such key concepts as burstiness, mirror neurons, quasi-group, and decision making is studied. Moreover, the study demonstrates how the key concepts are related to the idea of business settings. The novel contribution of this manuscript is the newly defined research question on burstiness in quasi-group decision making in business settings. Directions of further research are proposed.

scholarly journals Family group decision-making interventions in adult healthcare and welfare: a systematic literature review of its key elements and effectiveness

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e026768
Author(s):  
Chantal F Hillebregt ◽  
Eline W M Scholten ◽  
Marcel W M Post ◽  
Johanna M A Visser-Meily ◽  
Marjolijn Ketelaar
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Family Group ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
Adult Care ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
The Impact

BackgroundFamily group decision-making (FGDM) is a structured decision-making process, aiming to shift the balance of power from professional towards the person in need and their family. It differentiates from other family-centred meetings by the presence of three key elements: (1) plan with actions/goals, (2) family driven, (3) three phases of meetings gradually increasing empowerment. FGDM studies are increasing in different settings in adult healthcare/welfare, although effectiveness is unknown at this date.Objectives(1) to systematically review the presence of the three FGDM key elements in family-centred interventions in adult care and welfare, (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of FGDM interventions.DesignSystematic review.Data sources and eligibility criteriaA total of 14 relevant electronic databases and 1 academic search machine were searched until February 2018. First, family-centred studies were selected with controlled trial designs in adult healthcare/welfare. Second, interventions were categorised as FGDM if all three key elements were present.Data extraction and synthesisStudies were examined concerning their (1) characteristics (2) quality/level of evidence (3) presence of FGDM key elements and (4) results.ResultsSix articles from three studies on family-centred interventions were selected from a total of 1680 articles. All were of low quality. One study (two articles) met all criteria for an FGDM intervention, describing the efficacy of family group conferences among social welfare recipients on mental health outcomes. Although the intervention group showed significantly better outcomes after 16–23 weeks; no differences were seen at the 1-year follow-up.ConclusionsControlled studies of both family-centred interventions and FGDM are still low in quantity and quality. No conclusions on FGDM effectiveness can be drawn. Further high-quality intervention studies are required to evaluate the impact of FGDM on adults in need, including their families; as well as evaluation research detecting possible barriers and facilitators influencing FGDM implementation.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42017077585.

GROUPTHINK: EFFECTS OF COHESIVENESS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING PROCEDURES ON GROUP DECISION MAKING

1984 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael R. Callaway ◽  
James K Esser
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Group Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision ◽  
Group Processes ◽  
Decision Procedures ◽  
Decision Quality ◽  
Group Cohesiveness ◽  
Mixed Support ◽  
High Level

Janis' (1972) groupthink formulation was tested in the laboratory by manipulating group cohesiveness and adequacy of decision procedures in a factorial design. Internal analysis, involving redefined cohesiveness categories, provided mixed support for the groupthink hypothesis on measures of decision quality and group processes presumed to underlie the groupthink decisions. Specifically, it was found that: (1) highest quality decisions were produced by groups of intermediate cohesiveness; (2) high cohesive groups without adequate decision procedures (the groupthink condition) tended to make the poorest decisions; and (3) the presence of groupthink was characterized by a lack of disagreement and a high level of confidence in the group's decisions.

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