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The course is designed to introduce students to different theories of individual and organizational decision making. Different methodological approaches to the study of decision making are also important parts of the course. The course will analyze decision making from cognitive perspectives, behavioral perspectives, decision making in groups and in organizations.Â
Knowledge:Â After completing the course the students should:Â
- have an advanced knowledge within the academic field and specialized insight on decision makingÂ
- be able to evaluate the use of methods and processes in decision making researchÂ
- be able to develop new knowledge, theories, methods and applications within the area of decision makingÂ
Competensies:Â After completing the course the students should:
- be able to formulate new research questions and plan and execute decision making research
- be able to conduct decision making research at an international levelÂ
- be able to handle complex academic questions and challenge existing knowledge within decision makingÂ
General skills: After completing the course the students should:Â
- be able to identify new ethical dilemmas related to the consequences of decisions and decision researchÂ
- be able to communicate extensive independent work and master the language and terminology of the academic field
- should be able to communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field, both with specialists and the general public be able to contribute to new thinking and innovation processes
The course provides the students with a detailed knowledge on the most common theories on decision making from a number of theoretical points of departure. The concept of rationality is discussed as a starting point for the study of decisions. However, as both behavioral decision making and behavioral economics largely studies deviations from rationality, the course will emphasize this part of the decision making domain as well.Â
The course will also address methodological issues related to research on judgment and decision making. Moreover, the impact of information load, time constraints and emotions/mood on decision outcome will be discussed. Methods of improving decision making based on scientific principles and findings will be part of this discussion. We will also discuss methodologies that are used in research on decision making, and how to design and conduct research in this area. Topics typically covered includeÂ
- the assumptions of rationality and rational decision models
- alternatives to rational decision makingÂ
- information processing and cognitive loadÂ
- high and low effort processing and decision makingÂ
- the effect of time in judgment and decision makingÂ
- mood and emotionsÂ
- decision rules, heuristics and biasesÂ
- Choice architectureÂ
- Organizational decision modelsÂ
Teaching methodsÂ
A combination of lectures, article presentations made by students, and classroom discussions.
Coursework requirementsÂ
Active class room participationÂ
Open toÂ
PhD-students enrolled in a PhD-program.
Course assessmentÂ
Student evaluation will be conducted according to the regulations set forth by the Faculty of Social sciences.
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