Which of the Following Illustrates the Phenomenon of "Escalating Commitment

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the phenomenon of "escalating commitment"?

• A) an increase in the commitment to a decision only when it begins to prove itself as correct or profitable
• B) continuing to invest time and money in a solution despite evidence of failure
• C) the need for top management to accept decisions made by lower levels and commit to their implementation
• D) incremental decision-making

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