Risk Management Psychology and Practice

摘要: This thesis examines the theory of human behavior towards risk and uncertainty in addition to psychological effects they have on managerial decision-making process. Analysis indicates that often produces a negative reaction individuals, which ultimately ends avoidance. I describe how our responses are influenced by heuristic biases, psychometric paradigms, emotional literacy. These influences form attitudes become mental hurdles approaching objectively proactively. The collective within organizations contribute overall culture. identifies competencies required establish mature culture is critical foundation for implementing management best practices. Once place, there formal methodologies proactively identify areas provide qualitative quantitative assessments. objective managers proper tools develop sound based upon analysis facts lieu distorted biases. A proactive approach seeking out instills confidence manage effectively. Comments Submitted Program Organizational Dynamics Graduate Division School Arts Sciences Partial Fulfillment Requirements Degree Master Science at University Pennsylvania Advisor: Keith Hornbacher or dissertation available ScholarlyCommons: http://repository.upenn.edu/od_theses_msod/24 RISK MANAGEMENT PSYCHOLOGY AND PRACTICE