The information-risk conundrum
Journal article
Authors | Ritchie, Bob and Brindley, Clare |
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Abstract | Information technologies have been deliberately targeted towards enhancing database access, analytical powers and the communications capacity of marketers. The justification for these efforts has been based on the premise that more and better quality information will result in reduced uncertainty and improved risk perceptions in decision situations. This premiss is examined in the context of decision maker behaviour, drawing on empirical research involving 50 managers undertaking strategic analysis and decisions. The research methodology employed a computer?based simulation of a strategic decision situation, enabling the managers to access structured information databases to support their decision making. Concludes that the initial perceptions of uncertainty and risk relating to the decisions faced are unlikely to be modified irrespective of the quantity or quality of the information transmitted and processed by the decision maker. The evidence suggests that the decision maker may also construct their decision?taking behaviour to constrain the opportunity for new information to alter the initial perceptions and choices made. |
Keywords | Risk management; Marketing decision making; Information technology |
Year | 2001 |
Journal | Marketing Intelligence and Planning |
Publisher | Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
ISSN | 2634503 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1108/02634500110363781 |
Web address (URL) | http://hdl.handle.net/10545/621315 |
hdl:10545/621315 | |
Publication dates | 2001 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 31 Jan 2017, 16:55 |
Contributors | Nottingham Trent University |
License | � Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2001 |
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