What Does the Term "Escalation of Commitment" Mean

question 189

Multiple Choice

What does the term "escalation of commitment" mean?

• A) As a project proceeds toward successful completion,managers make an increased commitment to doing a good job.
• B) It means the actions that managers take as they try to get the outcomes they desire.
• C) As a project proceeds,managers become increasingly committed to it even if there is evidence that it is not working out as planned.
• D) It refers to how much a manager is willing to gamble when making decisions.
• E) None of these.

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition, is a detailed categorization of mental disorders issued by the American Psychiatric Association.

Conduct Disorder

A mental disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence characterized by a persistent pattern of disruptive and violent behaviors.

Age of Onset

The age at which symptoms of a disease or condition first appear.

Conduct Disorder

A behavioral and emotional disorder in children and adolescents characterized by repetitive and persistent patterns of rule-breaking or violating the basic rights of others.