AAFM CWM_LEVEL_2 Exam - Topic 2 Question 89 Discussion

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Question #: 89
Topic #: 2

Section A (1 Mark)

______________is a risk whenever a decision maker commits resources to a course of action (thereby making an ''investment'') in the hope of achieving a positive outcome and experiences disappointing results

AFraming Bias

BMental accounting

CEscalation of Commitment

DHindsight bias

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by Luisa at Sep 19, 2024, 12:34 PM

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Denise

5 months ago

Just a reminder, it's all about the resources invested!

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Tennie

5 months ago

I think it's more about Hindsight bias, honestly.

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Genevieve

5 months ago

Wait, are we sure about that? Sounds a bit off.

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Nguyet

6 months ago

Totally agree, it's a common pitfall.

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Dacia

6 months ago

That's definitely Escalation of Commitment!

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Reita

6 months ago

I’m a bit confused; could "Mental accounting" fit here? It seems related to how we perceive our investments, but I’m not confident.

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Beth

6 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think "Escalation of Commitment" was the right choice then too.

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Freeman

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but "Hindsight bias" sounds familiar. It’s about seeing things clearly after they happen, right?

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Beth

7 months ago

I think the answer might be "Escalation of Commitment" because it relates to sticking with a decision even when it's not working out.

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Benedict

7 months ago

This looks like a classic behavioral finance concept. I'm going to draw on my notes and examples from class to help me figure out the right answer.

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Rickie

7 months ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. I'll need to re-read it a few times to make sure I understand exactly what they're asking.

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Ryann

7 months ago

Okay, let me see. The key here is identifying the risk that a decision maker faces when committing resources to a course of action. I think I've got a good strategy for approaching this.

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Hermila

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully to make sure I don't miss anything.

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Kimbery

7 months ago

This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident I can identify the correct answer here.

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Shawnna

7 months ago

I'm confident I know the answer to this one. The "readonly" role is the one that will allow the team member to view all application-related data without any ability to modify it.

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Leana

1 year ago

Ah, Escalation of Commitment, the bane of rational decision-making. It's like that saying, 'When you're in a hole, keep digging!' Jokes aside, it's a crucial concept to understand in risk management.

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Leigha

11 months ago

Definitely, it's important to recognize when to stop and reassess the situation.

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Zachary

11 months ago

It's true, sometimes we just keep investing more hoping for a turnaround.

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Sue

12 months ago

I agree, it's hard to admit when a decision isn't working out and cut your losses.

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Onita

12 months ago

Yes, Escalation of Commitment can really cloud judgment.

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Marion

1 year ago

Haha, I can just imagine the decision maker here, clutching their spreadsheets and PowerPoint slides, refusing to let go of a sinking ship. Gotta love Escalation of Commitment - it's like the corporate world's version of throwing good money after bad!

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Eun

1 year ago

I was tempted to go with Framing Bias, but Escalation of Commitment just feels right here. It's that sunk cost fallacy kicking in, where we justify continued investment even when the outlook is bleak. Classic behavioral finance stuff.

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Marya

12 months ago

Yeah, it's hard to walk away from something you've already invested in, even if it's not working out.

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Roslyn

12 months ago

I agree, Escalation of Commitment is a common trap to fall into.

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Alton

1 year ago

Hmm, this seems like a classic case of Escalation of Commitment. I've seen people stubbornly stick to a failing course of action just because they've already invested so much in it. It's a tough one to avoid, but it's important to stay objective.

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