Melvin is the owner of a musical instruments store. William, a music teacher, is a customer who regularly buys five to six electric guitars. One day, William asked Melvin if he could provide 10 custom guitars. Melvin didn't check to see if he could meet William's requirements but agreed to make the guitars. Later, Melvin realized that he didn't have the right parts to make the guitars and apologized to William for his failure. Which decision-making trap does this scenario exemplify?
A) Assuming only one choice is right
B) Treating every decision like a crisis
C) Promising too much
D) Overlooking precedent

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Melvin fell into the decision-making trap of promising too much by agreeing to make the 10 custom guitars without checking if he had the resources to fulfill the order.

Melvin Is the Owner of a Musical Instruments Store