What is it about?

The article explores how **intuition**—that gut feeling or instinctive understanding—plays a role in workplace decision-making. It looks at different types of intuition people use at work and how they influence choices, actions, and leadership. What kinds of intuition are there? The authors identify several types, including: - **Expert intuition**: Based on deep experience and knowledge. Think of a seasoned manager who “just knows” what will work. - **Creative intuition**: Used for innovation and problem-solving. It’s the spark behind new ideas. - **Moral intuition**: Helps people make ethical decisions without needing to analyze every detail. - **Social intuition**: Guides how we interact with others—like sensing someone’s mood or intentions. What’s new or useful? The review pulls together research from psychology, management, and decision science to show that intuition isn’t just guesswork—it’s a valuable tool. The authors argue that understanding different types of intuition can help organizations make better decisions, especially in complex or fast-changing environments.

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Why is it important?

Why does it matter? In today’s workplaces, where decisions often need to be made quickly and with limited information, intuition can be a powerful complement to logic and data. Recognizing and developing intuitive skills can improve leadership, teamwork, and innovation.

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My journey into the world of intuition scholarship continued in 2019 with a boost of commitment by Markus A. Launer while stationed at Ostfalia University’s Suderburg Campus. Thank you, Piotr Pietrzak, for joining us for this review.

Frithiof Svenson
Carl von Ossietzky Universitat Oldenburg

This publication marks the beginning of a new research path in my academic work, focusing on the phenomenon of intuition in decision-making and its implications for management. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Marcus Launer and Frithiof Svenson for their valuable inspiration, intellectual guidance, and support.

Piotr Pietrzak

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This page is a summary of: DIFFERENT TYPES OF INTUITION AT THE WORKPLACE: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW, Verslas teorija ir praktika, August 2023, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University,
DOI: 10.3846/btp.2023.16733.
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