Managers Block or Distort Negative Information When They Are Personally

question 33

True/False

Managers block or distort negative information when they are personally responsible for a negative decision, and consistency and persistence are valued in contemporary society. These are the two explanations why managers escalate commitment to a failing decision.

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Definitions:

Group Opinion

The collective perspective or consensus reached by a group of individuals.

Majority

The greater part or number; the number over half of a total.

Conform

To adjust one's behavior or beliefs to align with the standards, norms, or expectations of a group or society.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what is considered the societal norm.