Overconfidence bias in decision-making at different levels of management Dov Paluch 10646656 A research project submitted to the Gordon Institute of Business Science‚ University of Pretoria in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration 9 November 2011 © University of Pretoria Copyright © 2012‚ University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted
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Decision Making Process Page 6 2.8. Rational Decision Making Page 6 2.9. Bounded Rationality Page 6 2.10. Organised Anarchy Page 6 2.11. Conclusion Page 7 3. Bibliography 3.1. References 1-10 Page 8 3.2. References 11-17 Page 9 4. Appendices 4.1. Appendix 1 SWOT Analysis A Page 9 4.2. Appendix 2 SWOT Analysis B Page 10 4.3. Appendix 3 SWOT Analysis C
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Decision-Making Reflection Exercise I will offer 2 examples of cognitive biases as well as suspect group decision-making processes that initially would have led to catastrophic results if counter action had failed to correct the situation. I led a clinical research team to select an outsourcing company from three candidates each of which could conduct a clinical trial for us. I struggled with the decision making process for a number of reasons. First‚ there were 15 different specialists
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Running head: DECISION MAKING ANALYSIS Decision Making Analysis MGT 230 Abstract This paper discusses the decisions made by incoming CEO Anne Mulcahy. Xerox was facing massive debt and an unprofitable future. Paving a better future for Xerox‚ Mulcahy improved the company image through strategic decisions. Having twenty four years of experience at Xerox‚ Mulcahy redefined the image of Xerox and placed a plan of recovery. Decision Making Analysis Anne Mulcahy was appointed CEO to Xerox Corporation
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Chapter I INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Decision-making entails making choices‚ solving problems‚ and selecting the best alternatives (Bongat‚ 2011). Decision-making is distinctly a human activity. The process of decision making is one of the most complex mechanisms of human thinking‚ as various factors and courses of action intervene in it‚ with different results. Nothing makes a person more productive than the last minute. A decision is a choice made between alternative courses of
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Information Based Decision Making Terms of Reference .................................................................................................... 3 1. Be able to identify and select sources of data and information ............................ 4 Data and Information .............................................................................................. 4 Characteristics of Good Information ............................................................................... 6 Sources
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| |Assignment - 1 | |ISQS-5230 - Decision Theory | |
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directly related to the their profession. Therefore‚ a stereotypical role of an accountant was once considered a “number person” but today’s era demands accounting professional to own and use interactive and communication skills to help with the decision making process across all areas of a business. In a managerial accounting world all professionals must communicate their ideas to other companies using ways which are tactful and effective. Siegel (2000) states that “Management accountants should be
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Cases for Management Decision Making CA-1  suggested uses of cases Case CASE 1 Greetings Inc.: Job Order Costing CASE 2 Greetings Inc.: Activity-Based Costing CASE 3 Greetings Inc.: Transfer Pricing Issues CASE 4 Greetings Inc.: Capital Budgeting CASE 5 Auburn Circular Club Pro Rodeo Roundup CASE 6 Sweats Galore CASE 7 Armstrong Helmet Company Overview This case is the first in a series of four cases that presents a business situation in which a traditional retailer decides
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Relevant Costs and Decision Making 4.16 A. The fixed overhead cost will be the same regardless of which method Regina Corp goes. Based on the analysis of Yoklic‚ they will incur the additional cost of $6 per unit by purchasing the subassemblies versus manufacturing them. B. The $50‚000 that is saved by eliminating the fixed overhead reduces the cost for outsourcing. This will give Yoklic an overall $20‚000 savings for 5‚000 units by purchasing externally versus manufacturing internally
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