You Have Recently Earned a Promotion at Work and Are

question 23

Multiple Choice

You have recently earned a promotion at work and are now a manager. You decide to use your knowledge of social psychology to improve the working conditions of your new subordinates. You know that the dissonance theory predicts that attitudes will follow behaviors for which we feel some responsibility; therefore you decide to use _____ to elicit the desired behaviors in your subordinates.

• A) reminders of your legitimate authority
• B) only social punishments and rewards
• C) promises rather than threats
• D) only enough incentive

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Definitions:

Management Functions

Fundamental tasks of management, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, aimed at achieving business objectives.

21st Century Workplace

A modern work environment characterized by technological advancements, diversity, flexible working conditions, and innovative organizational structures.

Challenges

are difficulties and obstacles that need to be overcome in order to achieve a goal or complete a task.

Manager

An individual in an organization responsible for controlling or administering all or part of a company or similar organization.