Capturing judgements to clarify production strategy and policy

The authors applied a judgement-capturing process, called ProPol (Production Policy), to reveal and clarify managers’ judgmental processes. The procedure uses correlational methods to identify where and how managers diverge from a common policy focus. The results indicate that a ProPol can help managers clarify specific directions for the production function. By doing so, a more focused production thrust, one that is clearly and explicitly aritculated, will enhance any organisation’s competitive strategy and provide clear guidance for subsequent decisions.