________ Is a Source of Bias That Causes Managers to Continue

question 13

Multiple Choice

________ is a source of bias that causes managers to continue to pursue a course of action even when evidence may indicate the chosen alternative is not advised.

• A)Illusion of control
• B)Bounded rationality
• C)Economic feasibility
• D)Escalating commitment
• E)Dialectical inquiry

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Definitions:

Acceptance

The act of receiving or acknowledging something as valid, true, or suitable, often involving a positive psychological stance towards an idea, person, or situation.

Gerontocracies

Are societies ruled by older people.

Oldest Citizens

Individuals within a society who have reached the most advanced ages, often considered as sources of wisdom, history, and experience.

Patriarchal Societies

Societies organized around the principle of male dominance, where men hold primary power in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.