@article{article_1142312, title={Avoiding Stupid Puma Syndrome in Organizations: The Importance of Effective Decision-Making Process}, journal={Journal of Politics Economy and Management}, volume={5}, pages={98–109}, year={2022}, author={Biçer, Can}, keywords={Karar Verme, Etkin Karar Verme, Aptal Puma Sendromu.}, abstract={In this study, the importance of making effective decisions in organizations will be focused and the major steps of the effective decision-making process will be outlined. In addition, a conceptual framework will be provided based on the previous studies and literature in order to emphasize the crucial role of the effective decision making in organizations. First, a decision is an important step of selection or choice of one action from several alternative options and it is clear that decision-making is the essence of management and organizations should make decisions continually at every level and these decisions vary from managerial or strategic to routine operational decisions. However, these decisions must be capable of being implemented though they are at the individual or organizational level and should persuade other individuals as they are feasible and rational in organizations. Additionally, an organization can accomplish its short-term and long-term organizational goals through an effective decision process by avoiding solely relying on intuition or "gut reaction." Hence, decision-making is not a random process, and before making important decisions, it is important to seek good information and to avoid various challenges and common pitfalls because decisions have a long-term effect on employee motivation, organizational goals and performance. In sum, in this study, the importance of effective decision-making process will be analyzed within the concept of stupid puma syndrome and the major steps of decision-making process in organizations will be outlined.}, number={2}, publisher={Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi}