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Motivational and Emotional Biases

Think about your process of making decisions that have conflicting long-term and short-term interests and then write a paper that is grammatically correct, 600 – 800 words in length, and cites sources in accordance with APA standards answering the following:

a.  Discuss the influences of motivational and emotional biases on one’s personal decision making process giving an example that analyzes the issues involved and devise a plan that helps one put these biases in check, while providing a detailed explanation of the analysis that demonstrates clear, insightful critical thinking.

b.  Using a real-world example, illustrate the negative impacts that motivational and emotional biases have on organizational decision making and then analyze the issues that are involved and prepare a
persuasive argument to convince the organization with which you are familiar to adopt a decision making process that is protected from the undue influences of these biases. 

c.  Provide an example of how motivational or emotional biases have caused you to make less than optimal decisions in the past.  What strategy could you pursue that would reduce the likelihood of making a similar decision in the future?

 

What is the significance of using spreadsheets in office setup. Apart from Microsoft Excel, which other spreadsheet software are used.

Question for a discussion!

Name and describe one data collection instrument that is used in YOUR field. It does not have to be your current field.

1. this discussion is about the observer’s reliability when using the instrument….NOT the instrument’s reliability…see below.

2. How do you, OR would you, assure interobserver reliability when using this instrument? Please describe thoroughly.

3. How do you, OR would you, assure intraobserver reliability when using this instrument? Please describe thoroughly.

4. Respond to at least one of your peers’ posts.

Note: In spite of the fact that you are selecting a data collection INSTRUMENT for this posting…..this concept is about the OBSERVER’S reliability when using this instrument.

Read the Metrolink case study beginning on page 342 of the text as well as the Reuters article on train safety rules: Buffett May Benefit as Train Lobby Bids to Weaken Safety Rule.

In your post, consider the following questions:

• What was the cause of the Metrolink accident and could it have been avoided?
• Is the high cost of train control justified by the likely safety gains for passengers?
• Is the money spent to regulate railroad safety being spent in the most efficient way to reduce the risks of death and injury in society?
• If you had been a lobbyist wishing to influence safety legislation after the crash, what would your strategy have been?

In response to your peers, state whether you agree or disagree with their conclusion as to whether the money spent to regulate railroad safety was spent in the most efficient way to reduce death and injuries. Critique their strategy for influencing safety regulation. Be sure to justify your response.

For reference it will be great if you use the book

Steiner, J., & Steiner, G. (2012). Business, government, and society: A managerial perspective (13th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Companies, Inc.