Research on Interorganizational Decision Making within a British Airport

Abstract

The research investigated the complex process of decision making over time, its effectiveness and achievement. Participation by lower level employees and high status of consultative committees are characteristic of democratic effective decision making. Other major influences are Meta Power (external influences) and Turbulence (uncertainty). A key finding is the existence of four fairly clearly recognizable phases of the decision cycle. The variables under investigation in decision making show significantly different impact in the four phases. Keywords: Decision-making; Leadership, Longitudinal research, Participation, Employee involvement, Semi-autonomy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA167332

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  • Frank Heller

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

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  • Air Force
  • Climate Change
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  • Employment
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  • Industrial Relations
  • Labor Unions
  • Law
  • National Governments
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  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
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  • United States

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  • Education

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