Title: 8 Reasons Why People Make Irrational Decisions at Work
Headings: 8 Reasons Why People Make Irrational Decisions at Work
8 Reasons Why People Make Irrational Decisions at Work
Tamala Takahashi Follow
Owner/Consultant at High Bridge Solutions
Tamala Takahashi
Owner/Consultant at High Bridge Solutions

Content: 5. They lack the skills to be able to make a different decision. Sometimes, bad decisions are based not on limited knowledge, but limited capability. Have you heard the expression, "If the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem is a nail?" When at work, we each have a different tool set of how to tackle the various tasks and situations that we are faced with. If someone only has one or two tools that they are able to use, using that tool is the only thing they can do. Unfortunately, all too often, it's difficult to admit a deficiency in abilities. Rather than admit that we don't know how to do something, we work around it as best we can, then defend our work around. This defense of our work around, can lead to even more irrational behavior in order to make sense of our previous decisions. Solution: