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bounded rationality

noun/ˌbaʊndɪd ˌræʃəˈnælɪti/

C2CEFR level
88/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The idea that decision-makers are rational only within the limits of their information, time, and cognitive capacity.

Bounded rationality means managers satisfice rather than compute the truly optimal staffing plan.

Topic: Economics in Business English

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