UNCERTAINTY TOLERANCE IN THE PROCESS OF COMMANDER’S DECISION-MAKING
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Keywords

tolerance
intolerance
uncertainty
decision-making
commander
coping strategy
difficult situation
stress

How to Cite

Hmilar, O., & Cherevychnyi, S. (2020). UNCERTAINTY TOLERANCE IN THE PROCESS OF COMMANDER’S DECISION-MAKING. PSYCHOLOGICAL JOURNAL, 6(2), 75–83. https://doi.org/10.31108/1.2020.6.2.7

Abstract

The uncertainty tolerance is an example of a phenomenon, the value of which is increasing in all spheres of modern life. In the article, uncertainty tolerance is interpreted through the prism of the concept of authoritarian individuality, dispositional models and algorithms for managerial decision-making. Semantically, uncertainty tolerance and intolerance are decoded by the authors as a personality trait, socio-psychological setting, cognitive-perceptual formation, and as a potential source of threat.

It was found that uncertainty tolerance is a multiplicity of complex reactions that have a situation-specific variable. With this approach, the future of the individual is perceived as a source of discomfort, potential danger, and causes feelings of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. On the contrary, a person with a high level of uncertainty tolerance understands the future as an opportunity to get new experience.

85 officers-trainees of Ivan Chernyakhovsky National Defense University of Ukraine participated in our study. It was defined that the subjects of uncertainty, which is mainly caused by the complexity of the situation, are experiencing negative emotions and stress. We identified two types of coping strategies among the ways of overcoming uncertainty: problem-oriented and emotionally-oriented.

Uncertainty factors that have a significant influence on the commander’s decision-making process and basic behavioural strategies to reduce the impact of uncertainty on the decision-making were investigated.

It was found out that it is important for the decision-maker to develop the ability to regulate the course of his mental states. The article concludes that uncertainty enables a commander to obtain, find and implement a solution, which does not come from his life experience, but, in turn, unlocks his potential. On the contrary, a constant desire for certainty often leads, at the same time, to static, stagnant, "vicious circle" past mistakes.

 

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