Evidence-Based Management How to Use Evidence to Make Better Organizational Decisions by Eric Barends

Evidence-Based Management How to Use Evidence to Make Better Organizational Decisions by Eric BarendsBy: Eric Barends; Denise M. RousseauPublisher: Kogan PagePrint ISBN: 9780749483746, 0749483741other ISBN: 9780749483753, 074948375XEdition: 1stCopyright year: 2018Decisions in businesses and organizations are too often based on fads, fashions and the success stories of famous CEOs. At the same time, traditional models and new cutting-edge solutions often fail to deliver on what they promise. This situation leaves managers, business leaders, consultants and policymakers with a profound challenge: how can we stay away from trends and quick fixes, and instead use valid and reliable evidence to support the organization? In response to this problem, evidence-based management has evolved with the goal of improving the quality of decision-making by using critically evaluated evidence from multiple sources ? organizational data, professional expertise, stakeholder values and scientific literature. This book sets out and explains the specific skills needed to gather, understand and use evidence to make better-informed organizational decisions. Evidence-Based Management is a comprehensive guide that provides current and future managers, consultants and organizational leaders with the knowledge and practical skills to improve the quality and outcome of their decision-making. Online resources include case studies, exercises, lecture slides and further reading.