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Short Communication
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Anti-rational decision making
Ali Abdollahi Neisiani
College of Management, Imam Sadiq University (a.s), Chamran
Highway, Tehran, Iran. E-mail:
a.abdollahi@isu.ac.ir. Tel: (+98) 9127478533. Fax: (+98)
2188080733.
Accepted 19 April, 2010 |
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Abstract |
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In this research, the situations of university entrance
examinations simulate the conditions of decision-making
behavior. Based on the analysis of the above information that is
empowered by a series of interviews, a new idea about the
behavior of human beings in decision-making is developed.
"Antirational decision making" expresses that the limitation of
rationality could lead to decisions which have worse results
than random decisions or even inaction. Antirational
decision-making in fact is based on a "logical fallacy” that is
accepted (and sometimes believed) by individuals. Special
properties of entrance examinations prepare acceptable validity
and reliability for our survey.
Key words:
Antirational decision making, bounded rationality, rational
decision making. |
