Essays about: "Aferdita Pustina"

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  1. 1. Escalation of Commitment in Temporary Organisations : A Case Study of the 1996 Mt. Everest Disaster

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Aferdita Pustina; Juan Felipe Aegerter Alvarez; [2010]
    Keywords : Escalation; temporary organisations; Mt. Everest disaster 1996;

    Abstract :   In an organisation, escalation of commitment represents behaviour of decision makers who become committed to failing courses of action. This behaviour usually derives from the decision makers’ reluctance to acknowledge their failed action in the initial allotment of time and resources, and thus taking actions to manifest their prior decision were correct and they will be achieving the planned goal. READ MORE