1l-11 Perceptions Perception is the process through which people select, organize and interpret input o Manager's decisions are based on their perception Managers need to ensure perceptions are accurate o Managers are all different and so are their perceptions of a situation a Perceptions depend on satisfaction, moods, and so forth A manager's past experience can influence their outlook on a new project Good managers try not to prejudge new ideas based on the past " win/MeGraw-HHill CThe McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc, 200011-11 Irwin/McGraw-Hill ©The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2000 Perceptions ◼ Perception is the process through which people select, organize and interpret input. ◆ Manager’s decisions are based on their perception. ◼ Managers need to ensure perceptions are accurate. ◆ Managers are all different and so are their perceptions of a situation. ◼ Perceptions depend on satisfaction, moods, and so forth. ◼ A manager’s past experience can influence their outlook on a new project. ◆ Good managers try not to prejudge new ideas based on the past