The influence of analytical reasoning on decision-making ability in managers and subordinates
Keywords:
manager, analytical reasoning, decision-making capacity, subordinateAbstract
This research investigates the influence of analytical reasoning on decision-making ability and examines differences in this ability between managers and subordinates in the organizational environment. For this, we used the Analytical Reasoning Test and the Decision-Making Ability Test on a sample of 40 subjects from a company in Bucharest (N=40). In the sample used, 19 participants were managers, and 23 were subordinates. The results demonstrated a significant correlation between the level of analytical reasoning and decision-making ability in managers and subordinates. Participants with higher analytical reasoning skills tend to make more informed and effective decisions. The study highlighted significant differences in decision-making ability between managers and subordinates. Thus, managers generally demonstrated a more remarkable ability to make decisions toward long-term goals and more accurately evaluate options and their consequences compared to subordinates. These findings underscore the essential nature of analytical reasoning in decision-making and highlight the need to develop and promote these skills within organizations. Understanding the differences in decision-making ability between managers and subordinates can provide valuable clues for improving organizational management practices and decision-making processes, thereby increasing their performance and success.