What do you know now that you didn’t know before completing these readings?

As the foundation material for the rest of the course, it is important that you are able to articulate your own views on the issues covered in the readings and resources. Therefore, after completing Module 5, prepare a comprehensive summary of the material, using the following questions to guide your reflection.

Use the following reading below:
https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/understanding-the-want-vs-should-decision
1. What did you see as the most important insight or idea from the assigned readings?
2. What are your critical reactions to the readings?
3. How much did you know about this subject before you completed these readings?
4. What do you know now that you didn’t know before completing these readings? Clearly distinguish and briefly describe each point.
5. How has your thinking changed after completing these readings?
6. Copy a short passage from each assigned chapter of the Bazerman and Moore text that you found to be particularly memorable. Explain what made the passage stand out to you.

Part 2
Listen to Choiceology episode “A Choice Apart”. Drawing on chapters 6 and 7 of the text, provide well-reasoned responses to the following questions:
https://podcasts.google.com/?

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In no more than 150 words, briefly summarize the case presented in “A Choice Apart”.
How does Vivienne Wagner’s case demonstrate the impact of emotions on evaluation and judgment? Cite references from M5 resources (including the text) to support your answer.
Based on your understanding of ‘escalation of commitment’, how would you advise Vivienne on her next purchase of a family pet? Cite references from the text to support your answer.

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