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.

Understand how organizational cultures are formed, communicated, maintained, and changed.

Comprehend the role of leadership and core values in shaping organizational culture.

Recognize the impact of reward systems and managerial actions on organizational culture.

Understand the influence of national culture on organizational culture.

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Definitions:

Feedback

Information provided by agents regarding aspects of one's performance or understanding, intended to guide future performance or actions.

Richer Communication Media

Communication channels that are capable of conveying more nonverbal cues and facilitate a greater depth of message (e.g., face-to-face communication).

Employer Branding

The process of promoting a company, or an organization, as the employer of choice to a desired target group, one which a company needs and wants to recruit and retain.

Task Demands

The requirements, obligations, or pressures that arise in a work environment related to the completion of tasks.