FOR31170 - Decision-Making in Complex Situations

(3 units)

This course explores the factors that contribute to and hinder rapid decision-making, decision-making under stress, and decision-making in rapidly evolving complex situations. The course examines the respective and combined roles of cognition, physiology and behavior on the decision-making process, as well as the impact of feedback, group dynamics, and situational awareness. Applications of decision-making in complex situations, such as those encountered by military, law enforcement, organizational leaders, risk managers, threat assessment personnel, crisis responders, and critical incident commanders will be reviewed.