In an effort to demonstrate that an initial decision was not wrong, instead of searching for new alternatives, managers engage in which of the following?
A)representative heuristic
B)optimal decision making
C)availability heuristic
D)escalation of commitment

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Escalation of commitment refers to the phenomenon where individuals or organizations continue to invest time, money, or resources into a decision or action despite evidence of its failure, often in an effort to justify or validate the initial decision. This behavior is not about seeking the best alternative but rather about reinforcing an existing choice.

In an Effort to Demonstrate That an Initial Decision Was