Table 3. Evidence sources (percentages and weighted mean).
On what do you base the decisions you make as a manager or consultant? | Du/Be | US | UK | AUS | |
Personal experience | 93 | 94 | 86 | Na | 91 |
Intuition | 73 | 60 | 59 | Na | 64 |
Knowledge acquired through formal education | 74 | 67 | 49 | Na | 62 |
Advice from a colleague | 65 | 63 | 52 | Na | 59 |
Insights from experts | 58 | 69 | 45 | Na | 56 |
Management literature | 40 | 42 | 23 | na | 34 |
How frequently do you consult scientific research literature when making decisions? | Du/Be | US | UK | AUS | |
Always / Often | 20 | 35 | 27 | Na | 27 |
Seldom/ Sometimes | 54 | 42 | 57 | Na | 52 |
Never | 23 | 24 | 14 | Na | 20 |