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| Author | : Anthony J. Spurgin |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 191 |
| Release | : 2016-08-19 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1498721230 |
This book discusses management decision-making under accident conditions as a vehicle to confirm the importance of clear decision-making guided by a systems approach on how an organization functions related to the role of managers, operators, and the operation of the plant. The book shows how to effectively assess the reliability of an organization particularly those organizations responsible for critical infrastructure. The authors have used Stafford Beer’s cybernetic model as a basis to model the behavior and reliability of such organizations. A series of case studies are used to draw conclusions not only how training, experience, and education can improve the strategy and response of management to reduce the probability of an economic or social disaster, but also draw attention to the fact that managers need to be made aware of the consequences of their decisions. Poor management decisions made under stress conditions can lead to the collapse of an organization together with its underlying business, possibly linked to a social disaster with loss of life. Some technology-ignorant management decisions even under non-stress conditions can lead to dangerous situations, which can increase the economic burden placed on an organization. This book describes such situations in order to promote improvement in organizational preparedness by training, experience, and education to reduce safety and economic risks. This book offers: • Case studies of accidents that have affected different HROs (high-risk organizations) and others, due to poor decision-making by management • Training methods (advocated by Admiral Hyman Rickover, adopted by military bodies and others) to prepare staff to make critical decisions under difficult conditions and examine their applicability to training managers of high-risk facilities • Documentation on how making decisions in difficult situations have psychological constraints related to the degree of preparedness and the tools available to aid the decision maker(s) • Studies on the key actions taken before, during, and after accidents and how these management decisions can affect accident propagation, and how one could improve management decision-making by the use of training in decision-making and an understanding of Ross Ashby’s Law of Requisite Variety. • Simulation techniques to improve training of front-line operators and management • Consideration of cost and investment evaluations and how they can distort the selection of tactics and measures that ensure successful operations and avoidance of accidents
| Author | : Rhona Flin |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2017-03-02 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1351945947 |
In our high technology society, there is a growing demand for a better understanding of decision making in high risk situations in order to improve selection, training and operational performance. Decision Making Under Stress presents a state-of-the-art review of psychological theory, in research and practice, on decision making in high pressure and emergency situations. It focuses on the experienced decision makers who deal with such risks, principally on flight decks, at civil emergencies, in industrial settings and military environments. The 29 chapters cover a wide range of perspectives and applications from aviation, military, industry and the emergency services. The authors, all international invited experts in their field, are based in research centers and universities from Europe, North America and Australia. Their common interest is in the theories and methods of a new research domain called NDM (naturalistic decision making). This volume comprises the edited contributions to the Third International NDM conference, sponsored by the US Army Research Institute and the US Naval Air Warfare Center, which was held in Aberdeen, Scotland in September 1996. The NDM researchers are interested in decision making in situations characterised by high risk, time pressure, uncertain goals, ambiguous information and teamwork. The extent to which the NDM approach can explain and predict human performance in such settings is a central theme, discussed with many practical examples and applications. This book is essential reading for applied psychologists, pilots, emergency commanders, military officers, high hazard managers, safety and emergency response professionals.
| Author | : Anthony J. Spurgin |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 206 |
| Release | : 2016-08-19 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 131535375X |
This book discusses management decision-making under accident conditions as a vehicle to confirm the importance of clear decision-making guided by a systems approach on how an organization functions related to the role of managers, operators, and the operation of the plant. The book shows how to effectively assess the reliability of an organization particularly those organizations responsible for critical infrastructure. The authors have used Stafford Beer’s cybernetic model as a basis to model the behavior and reliability of such organizations. A series of case studies are used to draw conclusions not only how training, experience, and education can improve the strategy and response of management to reduce the probability of an economic or social disaster, but also draw attention to the fact that managers need to be made aware of the consequences of their decisions. Poor management decisions made under stress conditions can lead to the collapse of an organization together with its underlying business, possibly linked to a social disaster with loss of life. Some technology-ignorant management decisions even under non-stress conditions can lead to dangerous situations, which can increase the economic burden placed on an organization. This book describes such situations in order to promote improvement in organizational preparedness by training, experience, and education to reduce safety and economic risks. This book offers: • Case studies of accidents that have affected different HROs (high-risk organizations) and others, due to poor decision-making by management • Training methods (advocated by Admiral Hyman Rickover, adopted by military bodies and others) to prepare staff to make critical decisions under difficult conditions and examine their applicability to training managers of high-risk facilities • Documentation on how making decisions in difficult situations have psychological constraints related to the degree of preparedness and the tools available to aid the decision maker(s) • Studies on the key actions taken before, during, and after accidents and how these management decisions can affect accident propagation, and how one could improve management decision-making by the use of training in decision-making and an understanding of Ross Ashby’s Law of Requisite Variety. • Simulation techniques to improve training of front-line operators and management • Consideration of cost and investment evaluations and how they can distort the selection of tactics and measures that ensure successful operations and avoidance of accidents
| Author | : Cheryl Regehr |
| Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
| Total Pages | : 214 |
| Release | : 2018-10-30 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0231542372 |
Social workers regularly make high-risk, high-impact decisions: determining that a child has been abused; that an individual may take their own life; or that someone with a history of violence poses harm to another. In the course of this work, social workers are exposed to acute and prolonged workplace trauma and stress that may result in posttraumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout. These effects not only impact practitioners, but also the decisions that social workers make and ultimately the quality of the services that they provide. In this book, Cheryl Regehr explores the intersection between workplace stress, trauma exposure, and professional decision-making in social workers. She weaves together practice experience, research on the impact of stress and trauma on performance and decision-making in other high-risk professions including paramedics and police officers, and the empirical study of competence and decision-making in social work practice. Covering a wide range of research and theory, she surveys practical approaches to reducing stress and trauma exposure, mitigating their effects in social work practice, and improving decision-making. This book is critical reading for all social workers who engage in high-stakes decision-making, from those newly embarking on a career to expert practitioners.
| Author | : Minghai Zheng |
| Publisher | : Independently Published |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2023-05-19 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : |
1. #DecisionMaking - Learn the art of decision-making under pressure with this insightful book and make smart decisions in high-stress situations at work. 2. #ProblemSolving - Problem-solving skills are crucial in any job, especially when under pressure. "The Art of Decision-Making Under Pressure" teaches you how to make effective decisions. 3. #LeadershipSkills - Leaders, hone your decision-making skills and improve team dynamics with this helpful read. 4. #StressManagement - Stressful situations can cloud judgment. This book provides techniques for managing stress and making clear-headed decisions. 5. #CriticalThinking - Critical thinking is essential for making sound decisions. Discover how to apply critical thinking skills in high-pressure scenarios with this informative book. Making decisions under pressure is a critical skill in today's fast-paced and high-stress work environment. Whether you are a business leader, project manager, or frontline worker, the ability to make smart decisions quickly and effectively can mean the difference between success and failure. This book, "The Art of Decision-Making Under Pressure: Making Smart Decisions in High-Stress Situations at Work," provides practical guidance for making effective decisions in high-pressure situations. Whether you are facing a crisis, managing a complex project, or dealing with a difficult colleague, this book will equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to make smart decisions under pressure. In this chapter, we will provide an overview of the book's contents, including the key concepts, strategies, and frameworks that will be covered in subsequent chapters. We will also discuss the importance of decision-making under pressure in the workplace and the benefits it can bring to individuals and organizations alike. First, we will examine the concept of decision-making under pressure and its role in organizational success. We will discuss the different types of pressures that can impact decision-making, such as time constraints, resource limitations, and competing priorities. Next, we will delve into the benefits of making smart decisions under pressure in the workplace. We will look at how effective decision-making can improve productivity, enhance innovation, boost employee morale, and drive business results. Throughout the book, we will provide practical strategies for making effective decisions under pressure. These strategies will cover topics such as critical thinking, analytical skills, time management, stress management, emotional intelligence, leadership development, risk management, and crisis management. Finally, we will conclude this chapter by highlighting the key takeaways from the book and discussing how readers can apply the concepts and strategies presented in their own workplaces. Whether you are facing a crisis, managing a complex project, or dealing with a difficult colleague, this book will provide you with valuable insights and practical tools for making smart decisions under pressure and achieving positive outcomes. MingHai Zheng is a writer based in Wuhan, China, who focuses on writing articles about workplace and management topics. He has written hundreds of articles on these topics and is dedicated to sharing his insights and experiences with others who are interested in improving their careers and their businesses.
| Author | : Scott Highhouse |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 421 |
| Release | : 2013-09-05 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1135021945 |
Employees are constantly making decisions and judgments that have the potential to affect themselves, their families, their work organizations, and on some occasion even the broader societies in which they live. A few examples include: deciding which job applicant to hire, setting a production goal, judging one’s level of job satisfaction, deciding to steal from the cash register, agreeing to help organize the company’s holiday party, forecasting corporate tax rates two years later, deciding to report a coworker for sexual harassment, and predicting the level of risk inherent in a new business venture. In other words, a great many topics of interest to organizational researchers ultimately reduce to decisions made by employees. Yet, numerous entreaties notwithstanding, industrial and organizational psychologists typically have not incorporated a judgment and decision-making perspective in their research. The current book begins to remedy the situation by facilitating cross-pollination between the disciplines of organizational psychology and decision-making. The book describes both laboratory and more “naturalistic” field research on judgment and decision-making, and applies it to core topics of interest to industrial and organizational psychologists: performance appraisal, employee selection, individual differences, goals, leadership, teams, and stress, among others. The book also suggests ways in which industrial and organizational psychology research can benefit the discipline of judgment and decision-making. The authors of the chapters in this book conduct research at the intersection of organizational psychology and decision-making, and consequently are uniquely positioned to bridging the divide between the two disciplines.
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| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 80 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Decision making |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Janis A. Cannon-Bowers |
| Publisher | : Amer Psychological Assn |
| Total Pages | : 447 |
| Release | : 1998-01-01 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 9781557987679 |
Making Decisions Under Stress: Implications for Individual and Team Training represents the culmination of a seven-year research project called TADMUS (tactical decision making under stress). The goal of the programme, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, was to develop training, simulation, decision support and display principles that would help to mitigate the impact of stress on decision making. The volume outlines the overall background, research approach and paradigm employed by TADMUS, with specific focus on research regarding how to train decision making at the individual and team levels - especially how to provide training that will prepare individuals to operate in complex team environments. The chapters explore complex, realistic tasks with experienced Navy participants.
| Author | : Rolf Bronner |
| Publisher | : Free Press |
| Total Pages | : 212 |
| Release | : 1982 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Myriam Merad |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 168 |
| Release | : 2019-07-17 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 3030205320 |
This book explores the challenges that confront leaders in government and industry when making decisions in the areas of environmental health and safety. Today, decision making demands transparency, robustness, and resiliency. However thoughtfully they are devised, decisions made by governments and enterprises can often trigger immediate, passionate public response. Expertise Under Scrutiny shows how leaders can establish organizational decision making processes that yield valid, workable choices even in fast-changing and uncertain conditions. The first part of the book examines the organizational decision making process, describing the often-contentious environment in which important environmental health and safety decisions are made, and received. The authors review the roles of actors and experts in the decision making process. The book goes on to address such topics as: · The roles of actors and experts in the decision making process · Ethics and analytics as drivers of good decisions · Why managing problems in safety, security, environment, and health Part II offers an outline for adopting a formal decision support structure, including the use of decision support tools. It includes a chapter devoted to ELECTRE (ELimination and Choice Expressing Reality), a multi-criteria decision analysis system. The book concludes with an insightful appraisal and analysis of the expertise, structure and resources needed for navigating well-supported, risk-informed decisions in our 21st Century world. Expertise Under Scrutiny benefits a broad audience of students, academics, researchers, and working professionals in management and related disciplines, especially in the field of environmental health and safety.
