Which of the following is not likely to produce escalation of commitment?
A)A present state that is below expectations.
B)A present decision that is likely to generate further losses.
C)A present decision that is a result of a previous decision.
D)Past investment of a great deal of resources in a selected course of action.

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Escalation of commitment typically occurs when individuals continue to invest in a decision despite evidence of its ineffectiveness, often due to past investments of time, money, or effort. Choice B, a present decision likely to generate further losses, does not inherently cause escalation of commitment; rather, it's the situation that might prompt reevaluation and potentially stopping further investment, contrasting with the other options which describe scenarios that can lead to increased commitment.

Which of the Following Is Not Likely to Produce Escalation