Publicação
Effects of sunk-cost on decision making
| dc.contributor.advisor | Silva, António Sousa e | |
| dc.contributor.author | Aljarf, Kais | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-10-09T09:29:36Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-10-09T09:29:36Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-03 | |
| dc.description | Mestrado Bolonha em Management | pt_PT |
| dc.description.abstract | Cognitive biases a well-known phenomenon where individuals process and interpret information in a way that aligns with their existing beliefs, attitudes, and preferences. This thesis aims to provide critical evidence on the sunk-cost effect on professionals within the Management and Finance industry. As a result, this Thesis covers literature on cognitive biases and the emergence of biases in our mode of thinking, emphasizing the effects of sunk-cost and how susceptible we are to Cognitive Biases. To accomplish this goal, a quantitative approach was used, analyzing an online survey. The survey aimed to assess the level of cognitive bias in decision-making and the extent to which sunk cost affects outcomes. The study found that cognitive biases prevalent in the decision-making process of professionals. Overall, this master thesis emphasizes the importance of understanding cognitive bias in decision-making and its effect on professional outcomes. The study's results have practical implications for professionals, highlighting the necessity of acknowledging cognitive bias and adopting strategies to mitigate it. | pt_PT |
| dc.description.version | info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion | pt_PT |
| dc.identifier.citation | Aljarf, Kais (2023). “Effects of sunk-cost on decision making”. Dissertação de Mestrado. Universidade de Lisboa. Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão | pt_PT |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/28909 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | pt_PT |
| dc.publisher | Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | cognitive bias | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | sunk-cost | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | decision-making | pt_PT |
| dc.title | Effects of sunk-cost on decision making | pt_PT |
| dc.type | master thesis | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| rcaap.rights | closedAccess | pt_PT |
| rcaap.type | masterThesis | pt_PT |