OPENING UP DECISION-MAKING - THE VIEW FROM THE BLACK STOOL

Authors
LANGLEY A MINTZBERG H PITCHER P POSADA E SAINTMACARY J
Citation
A. Langley et al., OPENING UP DECISION-MAKING - THE VIEW FROM THE BLACK STOOL, Organization science, 6(3), 1995, pp. 260-279
Citations number
100
Categorie Soggetti
Management
Journal title
Organization science → ACNP
ISSN journal
10477039
Volume
6
Issue
3
Year of publication
1995
Pages
260 - 279
Database
ISI
SICI code
1047-7039(1995)6:3<260:OUD-TV>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
This paper takes a fresh look at both decision-making research and the actual process of organizational decision making. A model is proposed that captures the true complexity of decision making, including the a mbiguity of commitment, decision maker experience, affect and insight, and the interwoven network of issues associated with each decision. T his article provides new insight and ideas about organization decision making.