Real-Life Decision-Making

Did you ever feel a need to improve your decision-making skills? This book is an attempt to remedy this shortcoming of our educational systems and possibly also of our common, partly intuition-based, decision culture. Intuition is not at all bad, quite the contrary, but it has to co-exist with rationality. We will show you how.

Format: Hardback
Length: 126 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Have you ever found yourself in a challenging decision-making situation? Have you ever felt the urge to enhance your decision-making skills? Are you seeking practical and useful methods to improve your decision-making abilities? You're not alone in this quest! Despite the importance of decision-making in both professional and personal spheres, it is surprisingly not extensively taught in schools at any level. This lack of education leaves many individuals feeling the need to improve but struggling to find effective ways to do so.

This book aims to address this shortfall in our educational systems and our intuitive, partly intuition-based decision culture. While intuition can be valuable, it must coexist with rationality to make informed decisions. We will guide you on how to achieve this balance.

Decision-making methods should be a top priority for individuals and organizations alike, even if the decision-making processes are not always explicitly formulated. Organizations of all kinds must continuously make diverse decisions to thrive and achieve their objectives. A significant portion of time in any organization, particularly at management levels, is dedicated to gathering, processing, and compiling information to support decision-making. However, there has been limited interest in individual decision-making, despite the potential for significant gains at a personal level if important personal decisions were better deliberated.

This book seeks to change that by catering to both categories of decision-makers. It will take you on a journey that begins with a historical overview of decision-making and analysis, followed by practical strategies and techniques to enhance your decision-making abilities.

By exploring the foundations of decision-making, such as identifying decision criteria, gathering information, and evaluating options, you'll gain the tools to make more informed and effective choices. You'll also learn about common decision-making biases and how to overcome them.

Furthermore, this book will provide real-world examples and case studies to illustrate the application of these methods in various situations, including business, finance, personal relationships, and more. You'll learn from the experiences of others and apply their insights to your own decision-making challenges.

Whether you're a seasoned decision-maker or someone looking to improve your skills, this book offers valuable insights and practical strategies to help you make better decisions in all aspects of your life. So, why wait? Start your journey towards better decision-making today and unlock your full potential!

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032524382