Which of the following is most accurate?

A) Individuals are more prone than groups to escalate commitment.
B) Groups are more prone to escalate commitment than individuals.
C) Individuals and groups are equally likely to escalate commitment.
D) Individuals are more prone to escalate commitment than groups when the individual in question is personally responsible for the sunk costs.
E) Escalation only occurs in competitive situations.

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Bahaa Elkholy · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Groups are more prone to escalate commitment than individuals due to phenomena like groupthink and diffusion of responsibility, which can lead to a greater likelihood of continuing to invest in a failing course of action.

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