Hai Has Been Taking Expensive Beta-Carotene Supplements for Years Because

question 174

Multiple Choice

Hai has been taking expensive beta-carotene supplements for years because he believes they will reduce his risk of cancer. Hai has just learned that a well-controlled study published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine showed that beta-carotene supplements do not reduce cancer risk. Hai is probably experiencing __________.

• A) cognitive dissonance
• B) self-affirmation
• C) the rationalization trap
• D) self-discrepancy

Understand the principles and components of Six Sigma as a quality improvement program.

Recognize the increasing demand for social responsibility from employers by employees and the public.

Appreciate the historical focus of HR departments and the evolution towards a more strategic role.

Grasp the impact of advanced technology on job requirements and the labour market.

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Definitions:

Majority

A definable category of people who are socially advantaged.

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

Intentional

Actions or behaviors that are done with purpose or deliberate intent, often reflecting a specific goal or outcome in mind.

Prejudice

A negative prejudgment about a person or group that is irrational, long-lasting, and not based on fact.