Group Decision Process and Incrementalism in Organizational Decision Making
Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Vol. 92, pp. 67-79, 2003
Posted: 7 Nov 2010
Date Written: 2003
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 divergent views in a group decision context is always related to better decisions.
Keywords: Escalation of commitment, Group decision making, Decision biases
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