Give an Example of an Escalation of Commitment and Discuss

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Essay

Give an example of an escalation of commitment and discuss four ways to prevent the tendency to escalate commitment to a failing course of action.

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Definitions:

Group Harmony

The state of agreement and cooperation among members of a group, achieved by minimizing conflicts and emphasizing common interests.

Individualism

A theoretical approach that prioritizes individual autonomy over the power of groups or governmental authority.

Collectivism

A cultural or societal approach that prioritizes the group's needs and goals over individual desires or ambitions.

Individual Rights

Fundamental entitlements and freedoms that individuals are guaranteed by law or society’s norms and values.