An increased commitment to a previous decision in spite of negative information is called:
A)reengineering.
B)satisfying decision making.
C)optimising decision making.
D)escalation of commitment.

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Escalation of commitment refers to the tendency to continue to invest time, money or resources into a decision, even when negative feedback or new information indicates that such commitment may be unwise or even counterproductive. This phenomenon occurs because decision makers want to justify their previous investment and prove that they were right, leading them to continue with a failing course of action rather than cut their losses and move on.

An Increased Commitment to a Previous Decision in Spite of Negative