Given the Principles of Escalating Commitment, in Which Situation Described

question 72

Multiple Choice

Given the principles of escalating commitment, in which situation described below would you give the greatest funding to the same program in 2010?

• A) After you funded the program in 2008, it turned out to be very profitable.
• B) After another manager funded the program in 2008, it turned out to be very profitable.
• C) After you funded the program in 2008, it turned out to be a "loser," showing actual prospects of failing.
• D) After another manager funded the program in 2008, it turned out to be a "loser," showing actual prospects of failing.

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Definitions:

Ethical Conduct

Behavior that is consistent with a set of moral principles or standards governing the appropriate conduct for an individual or group.

Moral Dilemma

A situation in which a person must choose between two or more actions, each of which has moral implications that may conflict with each other.

Mandate

An official order or commission to do something, often seen as a form of authorization.

Undue Suffering

Refers to excessive or unnecessary pain, distress, or hardship that is not justified or warranted by the circumstances.