Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Sunk

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the sunk cost fallacy?

• A)It refers to the decisions made by managers to diversify their corporation because their competitor diversified first.
• B)It is based on the belief of firm managers about the potential of their company's ability to create value in the adjacent market.
• C)It refers to the excessive pride, arrogance, or overconfidence of managers that leads to poor decisions while making acquisitions.
• D)It is the belief of managers that investment in a failed acquisition must continue because significant amounts have already been invested.

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