Theoretical Fundamentals of the Rational Decision-Making Process by Representatives of Law Enforcement Authorities
Abstract
The purpose of the article is to determine the theoretical foundations of the rational decision-making process in the professional activities of law enforcement authorities. The methodological basis of the study is the general theory of decision-making, based on differentiation and integration of the axiomatic theory of utility and maximization of the rationality of scientific heuristics for decision-making process. The scientific novelty of the article is to highlight the basic concepts of behavior in decision-making process with various types of explanations of factors and mechanisms of behavior of law enforcement officers. Factors and mechanisms of group decision-making are analyzed in order to optimally rationalize it and overcome uncertainty. It has been proven that a rational decision-making process based on group dynamics is effective in reducing risk and decrease the number of errors in the professional activities of law enforcement officers. The conclusions of the article are to substantiate the effectiveness of decision-making process based on team and individual approaches in the professional activities of law enforcement officers. The article describes the starting point of decision-making in complex, time-limited, uncertain, ambiguous and changing situations faced by law enforcement officers in the course of their professional activities. It has been proven that a team approach reduces the risk that a decision may lead to undesirable consequences. Cognitive distortions of "mind traps" (heuristics) are described, which force to deviate from optimal strategies in decision-making due to subjective inferences. The role of an authority person (group leader) and professional experience in the rational decision-making process in the team, as well as the role of the team itself as a resource for decision-making process is the main.
Keywords: uncertainty; problem solving; difficult situations; organization; control; team decisions; cognitive biases.
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