Escalation of Commitment Can Be Minimized by Ensuring That

question 103

Multiple Choice

Escalation of commitment can be minimized by ensuring that:

• A)there are ready-made alternatives to resolve the problem.
• B)those who make the decision are different from those who implement and evaluate it.
• C)the team leader has strong opinions about the preferred options for a problem.
• D)organizational goals are relatively ambiguous.
• E)negative information is screened out to protect the self-esteem of the decision makers.

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Definitions:

Mastoid Process

A bony prominence located behind the ear, part of the temporal bone, and serves as an attachment point for muscles.

Mandibular Fossa

A depression in the temporal bone of the skull that articulates with the mandible (jawbone), allowing the jaw to open and close.

Transverse Foramina

Openings in the transverse processes of cervical vertebrae through which the vertebral arteries pass to supply blood to the brain.

Costal Cartilage

The cartilage segments that connect the ribs to the sternum, contributing to the elasticity and expansion capability of the rib cage.