One of the Pitfalls of Real Options Analysis Is That

question 88

Multiple Choice

One of the pitfalls of real options analysis is that managers may have an incentive and know-how to game the system and back-solve a formula to get a proposal approved.This can give rise to

• A) managerial conceit.
• B) the illusion of control.
• C) escalation of commitment.
• D) agency problems.

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