SDM Survey
On Scientific Decision-making
Free diagnostic tool for firms to gauge how much managers’ decisions are based on theory and data
Participate in Survey
Learn MoreAt the IMSL, we explore a fundamental question in modern business:
How do executives and managers make critical decisions under uncertainty?
Our comprehensive survey is designed to capture detailed insights into a firm’s decision-making processes. It covers how decision-makers:
Formulate problems
to make strategic decisions
Use models
and data
to validate solutions
Manage uncertainty
to reduce decision-errors
We anonymise all data and use it solely for academic research, we follow strict ethical guidelines, we protect and manage data to ensure your privacy and confidentiality.
Participate in SurveyGauge how scientific your managers are in making decisions
Benchmark
globally the quality of decision-making skills of your firm
Improve
the decision-making skills of your managers
SDM Survey by the Numbers
8,622
Individual Respondents
313
CEOs, Presidents, and Board of Directors
29
Companies
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Survey Invitation: Our research team reaches out to executives from a random sample of firms and invites them to participate in our survey.
2
Survey Distribution: Our team provides executives with detailed information about the study, along with a link to complete the survey at their convenience.
3
Data Reporting: The IMSL team delivers a detailed report with key findings and actionable insights to enhance scientific decision-making in the firm.
The three moments when our team and executives interact
