Sidetracked
Subtitle: why our decisions get derailed, and how we can stick to the plan
By: Francesca Gino
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Boston, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9781422142691
Subjects: Decision making
Description: A psychologist and business professor takes an in-depth look at decision-making, explaining the pitfalls people can avoid to stay on track with their decisions and reach their goals.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction : what gets us off track?; title: Forces from within; title: Better than Mother Theresa : inaccurate views of ourselves; title: The unreliable motorcycle racer : infectious emotions; title: What the cracked pot couldn't see: an overly narrow focus; title: Forces from our relationships; title: How to draw an e on your forehead : lack of perspective taking; title: The curse of the blue t-shirt : insidious social bonds; title: The power of stickers : salient social comparisons; title: Forces from the outside; title: They're not as dumb as you think they are : irrelevant information; title: Traveling to Europe on pudding : subtle changes in framing; title: Cheaters in sunglasses : ambiance and opportunity; title: Conclusion : sticking to the plan.