Escalation of Commitment Can Be Minimised by Ensuring That

question 44

Multiple Choice

Escalation of commitment can be minimised by ensuring that:

• A) There are ready-made alternatives to resolve the problem
• B) Those who choose the decision are different from those who implement and evaluate it
• C) The team leader has strong opinions about the preferred options
• D) Organisational goals are relatively ambiguous

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Definitions:

Decentralization

The distribution of decision-making powers from central authority to subsidiary levels in an organization.

Advantage

A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position compared to competitors.

Franchisor

A company that grants the license to an individual or group to carry out and operate a business under its brand and trademark.

License

A legal permission granted by a competent authority allowing a party to engage in a particular activity or to use a specific piece of intellectual property.