Analysis of the Decision-Makers' Profile when Making Decisions in Logistics. Issue 3 (2nd October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Soares Iwamoto, Henrique; Vidal Vieira, José Geraldo; Ubeda, Cristina Lourenço; Laiate Liesack, Maria Luisa
• Is Part Of: Latin American business review. Volume 18:Issue 3/4(2017)
• Page Start: 189
• Page End: 210
• Publication Date: 2017-10-02
• Subjects: Decision-making -- decision-making style -- global manager -- logistics -- personal characteristics; Business -- Periodicals; Latin America -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; Latin America -- Commerce -- Periodicals; 330.98
• DOI: 10.1080/10978526.2017.1354704
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1097-8526

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article aims to analyze how personal characteristics relate to decision-making style, considering the cultural environment in logistics decisions. This empirical research is tested using descriptive statistics, Cronbach's Alpha and nonparametric correlation with 49 logistics decision-makers who work in manufacturing and service sectors. Results show that top managers' representatives bear the following characteristics: higher openness to new experiences, goal and accomplishment orientation, greater agreeableness (being easy to deal with on a daily basis), high risk aversion, and elevated spontaneity. In addition, top managers bore lower emotional involvement, and deliberated less in decisions.