The confidence levels of executive leaders may blind them to information that is contrary to a decided course of action; this may help to understand why overconfident CEOs are more likely to conduct mergers and acquisitions.

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Studies have shown that overconfident CEOs are more likely to pursue mergers and acquisitions, and may ignore information that challenges their chosen course of action.

The Confidence Levels of Executive Leaders May Blind Them to Information