Which of the Following Best Describes Cognitive Dissonance

question 211

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes cognitive dissonance?

• A) negative feelings produced when someone threatens you
• B) feelings of discomfort caused by inconsistency between what you say and what you do
• C) negative feelings produced when you must state your attitudes publicly
• D) negative feelings produced when someone uses a fear appeal against your attitudes

Analyze the impact of internal transactions on divisional and overall company profitability.

Determine the appropriate cost allocation for shared services between different parts of an organization.

Understand the concept of transfer pricing and its impact on divisional profitability.

Analyze the effect of varying rates of return on investment on divisional performance metrics.

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Definitions:

Mechanical Advantage

The ratio of the force produced by a machine to the force applied to it, used in mechanical systems to gain a greater output force from a smaller input force.

Teeth

Typically refers to the individual projections along the edge of a gear or similar component that mesh with those of another to transmit motion and force.

Geometric Tolerancing

A system that defines and specifies engineering tolerances based on geometric shapes and features, improving interchangeability and quality.

Circularity

A geometric tolerance that limits the deviation of an object’s form from being a perfect circle.