The characteristics of
Intuition are as follows
·
It
is a Cyclical Process of Thinking Associated with the Overall Cognition of Reality
It may be stated that intuition is most
often defined as the act of cognition without rational inference. Optionally,
it is recognized as a way of learning that takes place beyond consciousness, in
which a decision-maker acquires knowledge, however is unable to establish the
source of this knowledge.
·
It
is Not the Opposite of Logic
Intuition is not an irrational process
related to premonitions or revelations, however a method of thinking whose
mechanisms range from the classical rational inference and are difficult to
reproduce. Nonetheless, the results of this process are verifiable and
communicable. As a result, intuition is most often referred to as thinking
without consciousness or knowledge without consciousness.
·
It
is Not an Irrational Action
In
the past, the word “intuition” was often associated with the phrase
“irrationality”. This could result from the definition of “intuition” proposed
by Bergson who interpreted it as a “mystical drive” that can't be defined by
way of rational arguments. Since then, many empirical studies of intuition have
been conducted, especially in the area of psychology, neuroscience and
management, which have changed the way it is perceived. It's no longer considered
as something mystical and irrational, but as fundamental and fascinating
competence of modern managers.
·
It
Refers to the Use of “Deeper” Knowledge Resources Collected Over a Lifetime
Modern literature suggests that there is
no basis for associating intuition and irrationality since it results from
decades of practice, learning process, experience, which translates into huge
amounts of facts, concepts and patterns that take the form of explicit
knowledge and tacit. The knowledge is stored in both the consciousness and the
subconscious of the human mind.
·
Every
Person has Intuitive Potential (But at Different Levels)
Every person has the potential of
Intuition or gut feeling but it is present in different level with different
people.
·
It
is a Capability that can be Trained and Developed
Intuition is not just the quality that a
person has from birth. It can be developed with the help of training.
·
It
Participates in any Decision-Making Process
Intuition helps in decision making when
there are no facts, figures and necessary information for taking a decision.
These days people use intuition as guide for decision making.
·
It
is a Fast, Sometimes Even Automatic Process
The conscious use of intuition enhances its
advantages. It permits for the identification of key information relevant to a
decision. It can also be additional knowledge in the event of an information
gap. It acts as a type of “signpost” that directs a decision-maker in the
direction of a favorable solution. It most of the time speeds up and
simplifies the decision-making process by means of lowering the range of
alternative action.
