Give an Example of an Escalation of Commitment and Discuss

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Essay

Give an example of an escalation of commitment and discuss five ways to prevent the tendency to escalate commitment to a failing course of action.

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Definitions:

Researching

The act of systematically investigating and studying materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Kohlberg

A theorist known for his theory of moral development, which suggests that people progress through stages of moral reasoning.

Moral Development

Moral development is the process by which individuals acquire and understand moral concepts, ethical principles, and values, guiding their behavior across the lifespan.

Heinz

Heinz may refer to a brand name commonly associated with food products, particularly known for ketchup, or it could refer to the ethical dilemma in Kohlberg's moral development theory involving a man named Heinz.