Research Has Shown That in Framing Capital Investment Decisions Past

question 146

Multiple Choice

Research has shown that in framing capital investment decisions past (i.e., "sunk") costs or losses tend to:

• A) Have no discernible impact on decisions by managers.
• B) Have a slight impact on the decision-making process.
• C) Have an impact only when capital funds are limited.
• D) Escalate commitment in making capital budgeting decisions.
• E) Have a significant impact, but only when dealing with mutually exclusive investment projects.

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