Decision styles — In theory, in practice

Hunsaker, Phillip L.; Hunsaker, Johanna S.

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“…Studies that have been conducted on decision‐making strategies have focused on understanding how preferences are created and how personal styles can hinder attaining one's objectives. However, a certain style gives the best result when an appropriate match‐up or harmony is secured between the action and the individual (Hunsaker & Hunsaker, ).…”

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“…In the literature, although some studies regard decision‐making strategies as a learned habit, others consider it as a cognitive process. In these studies, it is suggested that the main difference among the styles is related to the knowledge level and the number of alternatives (Driver, Brousseau, & Hunsaker, ; Hunsaker & Hunsaker, ; Thunholm, ). According to Driver et al , factors such as time pressure during the decision‐making period and the decision being of vital importance and requiring sophisticated knowledge affect the use of the proper style.…”

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Decision‐making styles, anxiety levels, and critical thinking levels of nurses

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Kutlu

et al. 2018

Japan Journal Nursing Sci

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Aim This research was carried out so as to reveal the relationships between the anxiety state of nurses, their critical thinking disposition, and decision‐making strategies. Methods Survey forms and scales that were related to demographic attributes, anxiety, critical thinking and decision‐making were used in this research. The sampling was formed with 326 nurses who were selected by using the random sampling method. The data were collected between November, 2014 and January, 2015 via a Descriptive Information Form, the California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory, State–Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Decision‐Making Strategies Scale. Results Of the nurses, 91.4% were discovered to have low critical thinking disposition levels. The nurses’ scores in analytics, open‐mindedness, and curiosity were higher, compared to the other categories. As for decision‐making, independent decision‐making was the most commonly used strategy. There was a poor positive relationship between the age of the nurses and their points of independent decision‐making and intuitive decision‐making. It was detected that age and open‐mindedness affected the total points of independent decision‐making, intuitive decision‐making, and rational decision‐making. Conclusion The critical thinking training of nurses affects their rational decision‐making levels and their age affects independent, intuitive, and rational decision‐making. Systematicity affects only indecision in a negative way, whereas open‐mindedness negatively affects intuitive decision‐making, rational decision‐making, and indecision. Anxiety negatively affects independent decision‐making, whereas it affects indecision strategy positively. The working style of nurses does not affect their decision‐making strategies. Indecision strategy is negatively predicted by open‐mindedness, systematicity, and self‐confidence and it is positively predicted by anxiety.

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Decision‐making styles, anxiety levels, and critical thinking levels of nurses

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Kutlu

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Japan Journal Nursing Sci

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“…23;Arroba, 1977). In fact, different personality traits along with diverse socio-psychological constructs generate different DMSs among individuals, which can be replaced after frequent failures or reinforced after successes (Williams & Miller, 2002;Hunsaker & Hunsaker, 1981;Bolman & Deal, 2008;Phadnis et al, 2014;Scott & Bruce, 1995). Literature reveals that lack of an organized DMS in institutes is one of the major problems faced by them due to the changing environmental conditions (Divjak, 2016;Machado & Taylor, 2010).…”

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An Empirical Assessment of Decision-Making Style (DMS) of Professional Institutions in Public sector: A Comparative Study on Healthcare and Agricultural Administrators of India

2023

IJFMR

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Purpose – Understanding one’s decision-making style is crucial for administrators to build their effective administration, problem-solving in various situations, and to know the gears of their decision-making engine to navigate the complex road of organizational challenges and opportunities. Design/Methodology/Approach – The authors received 189 valid questionnaires from healthcare and agricultural administrators, working in their respective healthcare and agricultural institutions in Jammu & Kashmir, India, which were then put to statistical analysis by employing quantitative descriptive survey approach, using SPSS 26.0. Findings – Results imply versatility among healthcare and agricultural administrators in their decision-making styles in different contexts. Also, significant variations on such styles between the two groups of administrators were found to exist. Practical Implications – The outcomes of the study will not only ensure a match between an administrator’s cognitive functioning and the characteristics of their work but also raise their awareness of their decision-making style (DMS). This self-awareness will enable them to evaluate the practicality of their DMS to take precautionary measures when their style may not be the most suitable for a given situation. Originality /Value – Decision-making is one of the most critical duties of an effective administrator, however, little is known about their DMSs particularly in professional institutions, which may aid in their decision-making ability.

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A Simulation Study of Just-in-time Knowledge Management (JITKM)

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Decision Engineering

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Decision styles — In theory, in practice

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Decision‐making styles, anxiety levels, and critical thinking levels of nurses

Decision‐making styles, anxiety levels, and critical thinking levels of nurses

An Empirical Assessment of Decision-Making Style (DMS) of Professional Institutions in Public sector: A Comparative Study on Healthcare and Agricultural Administrators of India

A Simulation Study of Just-in-time Knowledge Management (JITKM)

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