Question

question 21

what process would explain increasing the amount of budget for an on-going project on which managers received feedback that it was destined for failure?

the garbage can model
flexible decision style
escalating commitment
organized anarchy

Explanation:

Identify the core decision-making behavior

Using the Escalation of Commitment knowledge point
The scenario describes managers increasing the budget for an ongoing project despite receiving feedback that it is destined for failure. This behavior of continuing to invest resources in a failing course of action is a classic decision-making bias.

Evaluate the given options

Using the Escalation of Commitment knowledge point

• The garbage can model: Describes disorganized organizational decision-making processes, not specifically persisting with failing investments.
• Flexible decision style: Refers to an adaptable approach to decisions, which would involve pivoting away from failure rather than doubling down.
• Escalating commitment: Directly describes the phenomenon where decision-makers persist with or increase commitment to a losing course of action.
• Organized anarchy: Characterizes organizations with rapid change and inconsistent preferences, related to the garbage can model.

Answer:

• The garbage can model
• Flexible decision style
• Escalating commitment (Correct answer)
• Organized anarchy