Escalation of Commitment Is More Likely to Occur When

question 60

Multiple Choice

Escalation of commitment is more likely to occur when:

• A) The decision maker has a strong need to justify their decision
• B) The costs of ending the project are high or unknown
• C) The decision maker screens out negative information about the decision due to perceptual defence
• D) All of the options listed here are correct

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Definitions:

Genes

Segments of DNA that serve as the basic units of heredity, each influencing specific traits or functions.

Chromosome

A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Protein

is an essential nutrient made of amino acids, critical for the building, maintenance, and repair of tissues in the body.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when two gamete cells (e.g., sperm and egg) are joined by means of sexual reproduction. It represents the earliest stage of development in many organisms.