Which of the Following Actions Could Reduce Escalation of Commitment

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions could reduce escalation of commitment?

• A) punishing employees when projects fail
• B) rewarding employees for "staying the course" when projects aren't going well
• C) rewarding employees for ending failing projects in a reasonable amount of time
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

The aspect of memory capable of storing an unlimited amount of information for periods ranging from several minutes to a lifetime.

Procedural Memories

Memories of how things are done, such as riding a bike or playing an instrument, that are often recalled unconsciously.

Implicit Memories

Memories that influence our behaviors and knowledge without conscious awareness, such as procedural memories.

Elaborative Rehearsal

A technique for remembering information by relating it to already known information and concepts, enhancing its memorability.