Analysis of Decision-Making
Schoemake& Russo (2002) say that people often become victims of availability bias instinctively. This is to mean that it is a person’s nature to assume facts about something based on subjective analysis. In choosing to pursue organization leadership, I attest that I did become a victim of availability bias in my decision-making. Availability bias affected my decision to major in organization leadership. It made me choose to study organization leadership, because I believed that it was the best choice. I saw the program, as an opportunity to improve human relationships and aid organizations in addressing their many challenges. For a fact, I was not sure that this was the case before I made the decision. According …show more content…
As a result, I only sought information concerning organization leadership, instead of regarding those of other alternatives. Two ways I can avoid biased decision-making is to utilize representative data and enhancing procedures to compensate for information biases. In using representative data, Schoemake& Russo (2002) suggest that it is important to use represented information. Before making any decision, check whether the information used to support a decision is available in various sources. For instance, my thoughts about there being issues in organizations and gaps in organization leadership should have facts backing them up. The use of statistical reports that are up to date would be a good way to prove that the information is correct. Secondly, one should refine processes to make up for knowledge biases. For example, instead of relying on the most recent data, take a holistic approach that combine past and present details. I should look into the trends regarding organization leadership and not just depend on readily available data from the …show more content…
I know this because I spend a lot of time choosing where to take my course. I not only relied on the little I knew about the place, I also made an effort to visit the school and review their degree program. I searched through various websites, searching for intelligence regarding course description and the degree plan.
I went further to ask faculty members and alumni questions about the course. Their responses were positive, which supported my choice. After doing all the research, my mind was clear and sure about my decision. Lastly, I understood the negative side of my decision, which means I not only relied on what I found out but also what I knew. I knew that the program could be costly, including the cost of travelling to the institution, which was fairly
Schoemake& Russo (2002) say that people often become victims of availability bias instinctively. This is to mean that it is a person’s nature to assume facts about something based on subjective analysis. In choosing to pursue organization leadership, I attest that I did become a victim of availability bias in my decision-making. Availability bias affected my decision to major in organization leadership. It made me choose to study organization leadership, because I believed that it was the best choice. I saw the program, as an opportunity to improve human relationships and aid organizations in addressing their many challenges. For a fact, I was not sure that this was the case before I made the decision. According …show more content…
As a result, I only sought information concerning organization leadership, instead of regarding those of other alternatives. Two ways I can avoid biased decision-making is to utilize representative data and enhancing procedures to compensate for information biases. In using representative data, Schoemake& Russo (2002) suggest that it is important to use represented information. Before making any decision, check whether the information used to support a decision is available in various sources. For instance, my thoughts about there being issues in organizations and gaps in organization leadership should have facts backing them up. The use of statistical reports that are up to date would be a good way to prove that the information is correct. Secondly, one should refine processes to make up for knowledge biases. For example, instead of relying on the most recent data, take a holistic approach that combine past and present details. I should look into the trends regarding organization leadership and not just depend on readily available data from the …show more content…
I know this because I spend a lot of time choosing where to take my course. I not only relied on the little I knew about the place, I also made an effort to visit the school and review their degree program. I searched through various websites, searching for intelligence regarding course description and the degree plan.
I went further to ask faculty members and alumni questions about the course. Their responses were positive, which supported my choice. After doing all the research, my mind was clear and sure about my decision. Lastly, I understood the negative side of my decision, which means I not only relied on what I found out but also what I knew. I knew that the program could be costly, including the cost of travelling to the institution, which was fairly