Nudges and decision making: a winning combination

Abstract

Purpose – Evaluating a situation and circumstance to make a decision is an essential managerial skill. Experienced managers can use nudging to influence decisions that subordinate and embed the practice within the institution as a learning organization. Adopting a nudge theory perspective changes the workplace environment, so that individuals make decisions that are helpful to themselves for job satisfaction and professional growth as well as positive for the organization. Research suggests that nudging has positive results that contribute to increased productivity, higher morale and decreased expenses. Design/methodology/approach – This is an opinion piece. Findings – This is an opinion piece. Research limitations/implications – This is not a research article. Practical implications – Administrators can use the recommendations in this column. Social implications – Administrators can use the recommendations in this column. Originality/value – This is an original viewpoint.