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  2. Decisional balance sheet - Wikipedia

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    Thus, the balance sheet is both an informal measure of readiness for change and an aid for decision-making. [ 12 ] One research paper reported that combining the decisional balance sheet technique with the implementation intentions technique was "more effective in increasing exercise behaviour than a control or either strategy alone."

  3. Logic of appropriateness - Wikipedia

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    March and Olsen distinguish the logic of appropriateness from what they term the "logic of consequences," more commonly known as rational choice theory.The logic of consequences is based on the assumption that actors have fixed preferences, will make cost-benefit calculations, and choose among different options by evaluating the likely consequences for their objectives.

  4. Tyranny of small decisions - Wikipedia

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    Odum advocates that at least some scientists should study systems so the negative consequences that result when many small decisions are made from a limited perspective can be avoided. He says there is a similar need for politicians and planners to understand large-scale perspectives.

  5. Regret (decision theory) - Wikipedia

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    Regret aversion is not only a theoretical economics model, but a cognitive bias occurring as a decision has been made to abstain from regretting an alternative decision. To better preface, regret aversion can be seen through fear by either commission or omission; the prospect of committing to a failure or omitting an opportunity that we seek to ...

  6. List of landmark court decisions in the United States

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    Martin v. Hunter's Lessee, 14 U.S. 304 (1816) Federal courts may review state court decisions when they rest on federal law or the federal Constitution. This decision provides for the uniform interpretation of federal law throughout the states. McCulloch v.

  7. Bounded rationality - Wikipedia

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    The CEO also needs to take time to process all the information given to them, but due to the limited time and fast decision making needed, they will disregard some information in determining the decision. Bounded rationality can have significant effects on political decision-making, voter behavior, and policy outcomes.

  8. Vroom–Yetton decision model - Wikipedia

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    Leader accepts any decision and does not try to force his or her idea. Decision accepted by the group is the final one. Vroom and Yetton formulated following seven questions on decision quality, commitment, problem information and decision acceptance, with which leaders can determine level of followers involvement in decision.

  9. Consequentialism - Wikipedia

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    This version gives relevance to the motive of an act and links it to its consequences. An act can therefore not be wrong if the decision to act was based on a right motive. A possible inference is that one can not be blamed for mistaken judgments if the motivation was to do good. [31]