Application of Cognitive Dissonance

question 183

Multiple Choice

Application of Cognitive Dissonance
Marjorie has always believed that the most effective way to manage people is to be caring and compassionate. She felt the workplace should be a pleasant environment where people could enjoy coming to work. That worked fine for 15 years until the recent hiring of a new vice- president. Not only does he want the work environment changed so that "people spend more time working and less time on social issues," but he has informed Marjorie she must lay off 10 employees in her department in order to cut costs.
-Which of the following is not a choice that Marjorie has in order to deal with her dissonance?

• A)Develop a rationalization for the discrepancy.
• B)Alter her behavior.
• C)Alter her perceptions.
• D)Alter her attitudes.

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Definitions:

Hierarchy Needs

A theory in psychology, proposed by Abraham Maslow, suggesting that people are motivated by five basic categories of needs: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization, which form a hierarchy.

Self-actualization

The realisation or fulfilment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in a priority, culminating in self-actualization.

Will Meaning

Denotes the mental faculty by which one deliberately chooses or decides upon a course of action.