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Peer reviewedStaw, Barry M.; Ross, Jerry – Chemical and Engineering News, 1989
The escalation of commitment has been variously labeled the psychology of entrapment, the sunk cost effect, and the too-much-invested-to-quit syndrome. This article reviews the state of research and describes four major determinants: project; psychological; social; and organizational variables. A model is provided. (YP)
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavior Development, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research
