BUMGT5980: Individual Presentation Reviews and Topic Analysis Report

This document comprises several components related to a managerial decision-making course, BUMGT5980. The primary element is a student's individual presentation review focusing on the role of emotions in decision-making. This review assesses the presentation's educational value, persuasiveness, and surprising elements, while also evaluating the student's engagement and identifying key learnings. The assignment brief includes case studies and topics that explore various aspects of decision-making, such as bounded awareness, escalation of commitment, and the impact of emotions. The topics cover scenarios like international joint ventures with ransom demands, product misrepresentation, and surfing strategies. The student's review provides feedback on a presentation on emotions and decision-making, highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and management. The assignment also includes examples of how a coach's decisions can be influenced by escalation of commitment and the application of relevant tools to define and generate solutions for the problems presented in the case studies.

BUMGT5980 Student Individual Presentation Reviews
Name _____________________Priya Sharma___ Student ID
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Signature ________________________ (note – not accepted without signature)
Day, date & start time ____ ____________ _____
5-10 minutes writing time
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1. List the title of the presentation: __Topic 8: Emotions and Decision Making_________
2. Was presentation educational? Explain why this was the case.
The presentation was very educational. The presentation elaborated the
importance of emotions while making important decisions.
3.Was the presentation persuasive? Explain why you thought this to be the case.
The presenter had supported the information with credible sources and
evidences that made the presentation persuasive and informative.
4. Did anything surprise you in the presentation? Explain why or why not?
I was surprised how emotions can impact the quality of decisions in both
negative and positive manner. It is the matter of using appropriate
emotions at the appropriate moment.
5. Was your interest and enthusiasm maintained across the presentation? Explain why.
The presentation was well prepared and good information. However, it
was too wordy with lack of visual supports that made it boring at times.
6. State three things you have learnt from attending today
1. Importance of emotions in decision making.
2. Importance of rationality in decision making.
3. Using the right emotions and intuitiveness for decision making.
7. Use the space below (and on the back of this sheet) to make further comments about
the topic or presentation.
Emotional Intelligence is an importance part of leadership and
management. With well developed EI, appropriate and accurate decisions
can be made.