escalation of commitment
Escalation of commitment refers to the tendency of individuals or organizations to continue investing resources, such as time, effort, or money, in a failing or unproductive project or decision, despite evidence that it is unlikely to succeed.
Requires login.
Related Concepts (1)
Similar Concepts
- accelerating change
- commitment
- conflict escalation
- conflict escalation and de-escalation
- conversion as a lifelong process and ongoing commitment
- decision-making dynamics
- employee empowerment and organizational commitment
- engagement
- entrenchment
- escalation
- escalation triggers
- intensified emotions
- privilege escalation
- radicalization
- slippery slope