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:

Art And Science

The integration of creative intuition and aesthetic expression (art) with systematic knowledge and methodologies (science) to explore and understand complexities.

Negotiation

The process of discussing issues openly and seeking a mutually acceptable agreement or solution.

Intangible Factors

Elements that cannot be physically touched or quantified but significantly impact outcomes or perspectives, such as emotions or culture.

Reflect

To think deeply or carefully about something, often with the intent to better understand one’s thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.