5 Questions
What is the process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment?
Perception
What does research on perception demonstrate about individuals?
They may look at the same thing and perceive it differently
Which theory describes how individuals explain the causes of behavior and events?
Attribution theory
What does the rational model of decision making contrast with?
Intuition
How does individual differences and organizational constraints affect decision making?
They can influence the decision-making process
Study Notes
Perception and Interpretation
- The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment is called perception.
Research on Perception
- Research on perception demonstrates that individuals construct their own reality based on their past experiences, expectations, and emotions.
Attribution Theory
- The theory that describes how individuals explain the causes of behavior and events is called attribution theory.
Models of Decision Making
- The rational model of decision making contrasts with the intuitive or implicit model of decision making.
Decision Making Influences
- Individual differences, such as personality and cognitive abilities, affect decision making.
- Organizational constraints, such as time pressure and resource limitations, also affect decision making.
Test your knowledge of perception and decision making in organizational management with this quiz. Explore the factors influencing perception, attribution theory, and the connection between perception and decision making. Compare the rational model of decision making with bounded rationality and intuition.
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