Escalation of Commitment Refers to ________

question 76

Multiple Choice

Escalation of commitment refers to ________.

• A) commitment to a bad decision due to an unwillingness to go against the opinion of the majority
• B) an increased commitment to a previous decision despite evidence that it may have been wrong
• C) the strengthening of commitment to a particular course of action due to greater motivation by others
• D) greater commitment to a decision because of one's belief that it is "the right thing to do"
• E) a decision based on external evidence that has been evaluated by experts.

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Definitions:

Job Satisfaction

The level of contentment or happiness that an individual derives from their job, influenced by various factors like work environment, salary, and the nature of the work itself.

Hangover Effect

A lingering condition or set of symptoms that occurs as a consequence of a previous activity or event, often used in the context of alcohol consumption.

Progression Of Withdrawal

A theory suggesting that employees' disengagement from their jobs follows a sequential pattern, starting from minor behaviors like lateness to more severe ones like quitting.

Turnover

The rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new hires.