Effective decision-making: The role of cognitive complexity in strategic decisions

Tilburg University

Effective decision-making

Iederan, O.C.; Curseu, P.L.; Vermeulen, P.A.M.

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Studia Psychologica

Publication date:

2009

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Iederan, O. C., Curseu, P. L., & Vermeulen, P. A. M. (2009). Effective decision-making: The role of cognitive

complexity in strategic decisions. Studia Psychologica, 51(4), 293-304.

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