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Bandwagon effect

Description

The tendency to do or believe things because many other people do or believe the same.

Bandwagon effect in business decision

A company adopts a new technology trend primarily because all its competitors are doing so, without thoroughly evaluating if it's the best fit for their own specific needs or strategy.

Bandwagon effect in personal life decision

You join a fashion trend because everyone else is doing it, even if you didn't like it before.