Escalation of Commitment Occurs Because

question 168

Multiple Choice

Escalation of commitment occurs because

• A)decision makers do not want to admit they were wrong.
• B)strict "turn back" points have been established.
• C)persistence pays off.
• D)decision makers lack personal pride.

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