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Explore the value of persistence in Division I Athletics and analyze the process of de-escalation of commitment, focusing on redirecting efforts for success. Learn about practical applications and implications for implementing task forces and managing stakeholder involvement effectively.
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DE-ESCALATION OF COMMITMENT AMONG DIVISION I ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTS Adrien Bouchet | Michael Hutchinson
Introduction Division I Intercollegiate Athletics Value of Persistence An individual purchased a stock at $50 a share, but the price has gone down to $20. Still, convinced about the merit of the stock, he buys more shares at this lower price. Soon the price declines further and the individual is again faced with the decision to buy more, hold what he already has, or sell out entirely. - Staw, 1981, p. 577 Escalation of Commitment Permanently Failing Organization De-escalation of CommitmentRedirection
Introduction How – De-escalation – Scope and Purpose
Procedure Collective Case Study 10 years | 2003-2012* Qualitative Method Interviews | Documents *Excluding Removal (FBS | I-A)
Audio-taping Procedure Transcription Audio-taping Triangulation Peer Debriefing Member Checking Intercoder Reliability
Implications Practical Applications* Absence of Negative Feedback Reframing the Problem Limited Stakeholder Involvement Implementation of Task Force Impression Management: Personal | Institution Stakeholder Placation Distraction *Case specific
Final Takeaway - Winner (2006)
Feedback and Questions Adrien Bouchet University of Tulsa adrien-bouchet@utulsa.edu Michael Hutchinson University of Memphis michael.hutchinson@memphis.edu