Boosting self-esteem can backfire in decision-making

Smart business leaders understand that confidence affects decision-making and ultimately a company’s earnings. But giving employees positive feedback in the hopes of promoting better decisions sometimes can backfire, suggests new research from the psychology department and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the London Business School.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news126184703.html">Boosting self-esteem can backfire in decision-making</a></p> <p>Smart business leaders understand that confidence affects decision-making and ultimately a company’s earnings. But giving employees positive feedback in the hopes of promoting better decisions sometimes can backfire, suggests new research from the psychology department and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the London Business School.</p>