Including Sunk Costs When Analyzing the Merits of Strategic Options

question 18

Multiple Choice

Including sunk costs when analyzing the merits of strategic options is an example of a managerial bias known as

• A) overconfidence
• B) representativeness
• C) framing
• D) escalation of commitment

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