Individual Risk Preferences as Criteria in Personnel Selection and Placement

Dissertation: 1978, Ph.D., Business Administration, University of Georgia, Athens, GA. USA

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Tested the definition of time-span of discretion (TSD). Focused on two measures/ parameters of risk-handling behavior - the length of time an individual is willing to bear risk (TSD), versus the amount and type of risk.

Which is more predictive of success in personal and organizational roles? An original risk preference scoring scheme was developed. The study was conducted on principals of the independent property and liability insurance agencies in the State of Georgia. Time span of discretion (TSD) was found to be the better predictor of success (subject to possible non-response bias). Also, the original risk scoring technique contradicted current risk theory and found no difference in perceived risk in personal versus organizational roles.

This is a major piece of validation. He has replicated Jaques' findings at Glacier Metal on the key definition of the size of a role.

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