Naturalistic Decision Making

This insightful volume on Naturalistic Decision Making explores how experience shapes decision-making processes in various professional contexts.

This volume presents the findings of leading researchers in the field of naturalistic decision making (NDM), providing a comprehensive historical perspective on how this paradigm has developed over time. NDM explores the ways individuals draw upon their experiences to make decisions in various job-related contexts, particularly under challenging conditions. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding how people navigate decision-making processes when faced with high-stakes consequences, shifting objectives, incomplete information, and time constraints.

As a burgeoning field, the implications of Naturalistic Decision Making extend across a wide range of sectors, including management, aviation, healthcare, nuclear power, military operations, corporate teamwork, and manufacturing. The research findings discussed in this volume are significant for developing decision aids and training programs that enhance the decision-making capabilities of individuals and teams. The authors delve into the complexities that modern workplaces present, shedding light on how NDM can inform better practices in real-world scenarios.

In addition to presenting current applications of NDM research, the book outlines recent theoretical advancements and methodological innovations. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in decision-making research and its applications across diverse work environments. From human-computer interfaces to organizational planning, Naturalistic Decision Making offers insights that are relevant to a variety of fields and aims to guide future developments in the study of decision making.