Debating Rationality: Nonrational Aspects of Organizational Decision Making (Frank W. Pierce Memorial Lectureship and Conference Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0801433789 ISBN 13: 9780801433788

Publisher: ILR Press, 1998

Synopsis

"Debating Rationality is a terrific collection of essays written by an obviously first rate set of scholars. Several recent books have attempted to make similar points, but this volume pushes the ideas in new directions, rather than simply restating what are now established themes."―Roderick M. Kramer, co-author of Trust in OrganizationsDecision makers strive to be rational. Traditionally, rational decisions maximize an appropriate return. The contributors to this book challenge the common assumption that good decisions must be rational in this economic sense. They emphasize that the decision-making process is influenced by social, organizational, and psychological considerations as well as by economic concerns. Relationships, time pressure, external demands for specific types of performance, contractual expectations, human biases, and reactions to unfair treatment alter the decision-making context and the resulting decision outcomes.

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About the Author

Jennifer J. Halpern was formerly Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University. She made the economically irrational decision to be an at-home parent. Robert Stern Professor is of Organizational Behavior at the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University.

Edition details

• Publisher: ILR Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801433789
• ISBN 13: 9780801433788
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 296
• Editor: Halpern Jennifer J., Stern Robert C.