Relação entre autoeficácia e estágios do processo decisório: análise da percepção dos futuros administradores

Abstract

The study analyzes the relationship between self-efficacy and the stages of the decision-making process from the perception of Bachelor of Management students. The research is characterized as descriptive, with quantitative approach and data collection conducted through survey. The Structural Equation Modeling technique made it possible to verify the relationships between the dimensions of the research constructs. The findings indicated that there is no relationship between the Initiation and Persistence dimension and the decision making process. On the other hand, the Effectiveness against Adversity and the Social Effectiveness have a positive and significant effect on the behavior adopted in the decision making process. Thus, the results allowed the partial acceptance of the research hypothesis. In this sense, the Effectiveness against Adversity and the Social Effectiveness are shown as elements to be observed, in terms of skills development that foster the students' perception of these constructs, since there is a significant relationship with behavior before the decision making process. Thus, self-efficacy is presented as a driver of the individual's confidence in face of the challenges and experiences with interpersonal relationships, being sustained the cognitive process that permeates the recognition of the situation and the courses of action to be traced. Moreover, it is noted the relevance of considering behavioral aspects in decision-making studies, corroborating the discussions about the limitations of rational decision models. It is concluded that the accountant knowing the elements that relate to the decision making of managers can direct the availability of accounting information from the profile of the decision maker.