Managers block or distort negative information when they are personally responsible for a negative decision and consistency and persistence are valued in contemporary society are the two explanations why managers escalate commitment to a failing decision.

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These are the two main explanations for why managers may escalate commitment to a failing decision. They may block or distort negative information that contradicts their decision in order to protect their personal responsibility, and they may also feel pressure to persist and maintain consistency in order to appear competent and confident in modern society.

Managers Block or Distort Negative Information When They Are Personally