The Cognitive Style Index: A Measure of Intuition‐Analysis For Organizational Research

Abstract

Almost 1000 adults participated in the development of the Cognitive Style Index (CSI), a new measure designed specifically for use with managerial and professional groups. the objectives of the study were, first, to produce a psychome-trically sound instrument suitable for application in large-scale organizational studies, and second, through its development, to confirm empirically the generic intuition-analysis dimension of cognitive style. Findings suggest that each objective was largely fulfilled. At a time when there is a burgeoning interest in intuition as a basis for decision making and problem solving in organizations, the CSI would appear to be a notable addition to the small collection of measures appropriate for survey research. Copyright 1996 Basil Blackwell Ltd.

Intuition and Professional Competence: Intuitive Versus Rational Forecasting of the Stock Market

“…The fact that experts and novices did not significantly differ supports the theory of intuition, because it constructs intuition as a thinking style that is not necessarily connected to experience alone (Allinson and Hayes 1996). However, even if there is some evidence that the tendency of deciding intuitively might also be connected to personal traits, it is quite difficult to explain why domain knowledge developed during the professional career or experience on stock market observation should not impact intuitive decisions.…”

“…Hence, intuitive traces influences (even) perception, and, by that, every decision that is independent of the mode. Allinson and Hayes (1996) developed a questionnaire that identifies a general thinking style (Cognitive Style Index). Such a perspective assumes a general preference for either intuitive or rational decision making.…”

Cognitive Style and Business Process Model Understanding

“…Despite criticisms, CSI is one of the most widely used measures of cognitive style in academic research in the fields of management and education [21][22][23][24]. Its construct validity has been indicated in most previous studies through significant correlations with, for example, various personality dimensions and job level [19,20], and with scores on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator [25].…”

“…In the domain of cognitive psychology, the term cognitive style is used to describe the way individual thinks, perceives and remembers information [19]. The Cognitive Style Index (CSI) is one of the ways to measure cognitive style [19].…”

“…The Cognitive Style Index (CSI) is one of the ways to measure cognitive style [19]. It is a psychometric measure designed to be used primarily with managerial and professional groups, but has also been applied successfully with students and non-managerial employees [20].…”