Escalation of Commitment to a Failing Course of Action

question 173

Multiple Choice

Escalation of commitment to a failing course of action

• A)only occurs if the decision maker was personally responsible for the initial loss.
• B)shows how people may treat sunk costs improperly.
• C)is what defines the occurrence of a risky shift.
• D)is the most common outcome of information overload.
• E)only occurs in highly competitive situations.

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