Effects of Cognitive Styles on Responses in M In-Basket Simulation

Authors

  • Thomas L. Ruble
  • Murray I. Silverman

Abstract

This study investigated the effects of cognitive styles on responses to a wide variety of organizational problems presented in an in-basket simulation. Cognitive styles were measured by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The MBTI has been used in pre- vious research with a variety of business simulations emphasizing functional decisions (i.e., marketing, production, finance). However, an in-basket simulation offers a different perspective since the focus is on interpersonal or supervisory issues such as communication styles or delegation. In this setting, the results yielded mixed support for the general proposition that cognitive styles would affect the perception of organizational problems and preferred actions in resolving the problems.

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Published

1990-03-09