Becoming Aware of the Unknown: Decision Making During the Implementation of a Strategic Initiative

• Main Authors: Klingebiel, Ronald, De Meyer, Arnoud
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2012
• Subjects: strategic decision making; decision-making processes; strategic initiatives; implementation; uncertainty; Business Administration, Management, and Operations; Operations and Supply Chain Management; Strategic Management Policy
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research/3508; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/lkcsb_research/article/4504/viewcontent/BecomingAwareUnknown_2013_OrgSci.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

This qualitative study analyzes the decision-making process involved in adapting preconceived courses of action during the implementation of a strategic initiative. We observe that the type of decision-making process hinges on the nature of managers’ emerging awareness of future events. When manager...