Decision making

Solidly supported decision-making is not self-evident. Every day, each of us takes decisions based on luck, daring or improvisation. Scientific and practice-oriented research at Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School brings clarity to the way in which decisions are taken and improves the quality of personal decision-making.

Key research areas

We have special expertise in:

  • the relation between rationality and emotions as we make decisions 
  • mental and social shortcuts
  • the difference between "being right" and "proven right" 
  • group decisions 
  • decision coaching

Research results and publications

Curious about some of our research results and publications?

    Research for your organisation

    In addition to conducting research that contributes to fundamental academic knowledge, we can also carry out practice-based research especially for your organisation.

    Our experts

    Meet the faculty and researchers who are experts in Decision-making.

    Tips from our experts

    Journals, portals and books keep you informed about trends in Decision-making. Some recommendations from our experts:

    • Surowiecki, J. (2004). The Wisdom of Crowds. New York: Doubleday
    • Kopeikina, L. (2006). The Right Decision. Every Time. Upper Saddle River, NJ : Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2005.
    • Murnighan, J. Keith (2002). The Art Of High-Stakes Decision-Making : Tough Calls in a Speed-Driven World.  New York, N.Y.: Wiley.