All of the Following Statements Relating to Escalating Commitment Are

question 28

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements relating to escalating commitment are correct EXCEPT:

• A) the tendency to escalate commitments often outweighs the willingness to disengage from them.
• B) decision makers may rationalize negative feedback resulting from an escalated commitment as a temporary condition.
• C) an escalated commitment may result in a decision maker protecting his or her ego by not admitting that the original decision was a mistake.
• D) once it is determined that a chosen course of action is "not working," decision makers will re-group and select a different course of action.
• E) decision makers may characterize any negative results from an escalated commitment as a "learning experience" that can be overcome with added future effort.

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Definitions:

Ash Blanketing

Ash blanketing refers to the deposition of volcanic ash over the surface during a volcanic eruption, which can cover areas in a dense layer of ash impacting environments and human activities.

Scoria Cone

A small, steep-sided volcanic cone built of loose, fragmented cinder-like material, typically basaltic in composition.

Composite

In geology, composite refers to rocks or materials made up of various distinct components or layers, often seen in volcanic activity.

Shield

A large, flat area of ancient, hard rock on the Earth's surface, often found in continental interiors and known for its geological stability.