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Input Distortion and Observer Overlap in Decision-Making

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  • J. S. Kidd

    (The Ohio State University)

  • Fred Boyes

    (The Ohio State University)

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A realistic decision-making situation was developed based on the simulation of a tactical military operation. A three-man team comprised the work unit; two acted in an information-processing role and one was assigned an information-integration and decision-making function. Differential levels of information input distortion and observer overlap were compared. It was found that input distortion degrades decision-making speed and accuracy and that the increased intensity of coverage provided by observer-overlap did not moderate this effect. Detailed analysis of the activities associated with the information-processing function were also made. The findings were interpreted in terms of both theoretical and methodological issues.

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  • J. S. Kidd & Fred Boyes, 1959. "Input Distortion and Observer Overlap in Decision-Making," Management Science, INFORMS, vol. 6(1), pages 123-131, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:ormnsc:v:6:y:1959:i:1:p:123-131
    DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.6.1.123
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