Given the Principles of Escalating Commitment, in Which Situation Described

question 60

Multiple Choice

Given the principles of escalating commitment, in which situation described below would you give the greatest funding to the same program in 1995?

• A) After you funded the program in 1993, it turned out to be very profitable.
• B) After another manager funded the program in 1993, it turned out to be very profitable.
• C) After you funded the program in 1993, it turned out to be a "loser," showing actual prospects of failing.
• D) After another manager funded the program in 1993, it turned out to be a "loser," showing actual prospects of failing.

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