After Choosing Among Several Computer Server Systems, the Director of Information

question 181

Multiple Choice

After choosing among several computer server systems, the Director of Information Systems feels very positive about the choice made. However, some of this optimism is due to the fact that the Director forgot about some of the limitations of the chosen system and unconsciously downplays the importance of the positive features of the rejected systems. The Director of Information Systems is engaging in:

• A)rational choice thinking.
• B)pre-decisional jurisdiction.
• C)post-decisional justification.
• D)satisficing.
• E)escalation of commitment.

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