What Does the Term "Escalation of Commitment" Mean

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Multiple Choice

What does the term "escalation of commitment" mean?

• A)As a project proceeds toward successful completion,managers make an increased commitment to doing a good job.
• B)The actions that managers take as they try to achieve outcomes they desire
• C)As a project proceeds,managers become increasingly committed to it,even if there is evidence that it is not working out as planned.
• D)It refers to how much a manager is willing to gamble when making decisions.
• E)None of these

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Definitions:

Verbal Feedback

The process of giving performance and behavior feedback through spoken words to communicate criticism or encouragement.

Nonverbal Feedback

Communication cues provided without the use of spoken language, like gestures, facial expressions, and posture, indicating reactions or feelings.

Responding Stage

A phase in communication where feedback is given to the sender after receiving a message.

Oral Communication

The process of verbally conveying messages, ideas, or information from one person to another.