Group decision process and incrementalism in organizational decision making
| Author(s): | C. Devers, S. Humphrey, D. Conlon, H. Moon, Narda Quigley, J. Nowakowski |
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| Year of Publication: | 2003 |
| Journal Title: | Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes |
| ISSN: | 07495978 |
| Volume: | 92 |
| Issue: | 1-2 |
| Subjects: |
Escalation of commitment
Group decision making Decision biases |
| Date Name: | Sep-Nov 2003 |
| Start Page: | 67 |
| End Page: | 79 |
| Abstract: | In two studies examining resource allocation, support is found for the notion that group decisions are affected in systematic ways depending on whether or not there was individual consideration of the problem before meeting as a group. Specifically, compared to no prior consideration groups, prior consideration groups (1) escalate their commitment more in progress (i.e., ongoing) decisions, and (2) are less willing to concentrate resources on a single project in adoption (i.e., resource utilization) decisions. The findings challenge the blanket assertion that promoting divergent views in a group decision context is always related to better decisions. |
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