Characteristics of Intuition

    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.