A decision maker's need to 'save face' tends to:

A) encourage more ethical decisions.
B) increase escalation of commitment.
C) improve creativity.
D) produce more alternatives available to choose from.
E) do all of the above.

Save Face

Actions taken to preserve one's reputation or dignity in the face of embarrassing or compromising situations.

Ethical Decisions

Choices made based on moral principles and values, often reflecting considerations of what is right and fair.

Escalation of Commitment

A psychological pattern where individuals or groups continue to invest in a decision despite facing increasingly negative outcomes or feedback.