The Unhappy Employee (Scenario)

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The Unhappy Employee (Scenario)
Mariam is not happy in her current employment. Her job requires that she attempt to sell some products that she feels are inferior to other products in her product line. Mariam has a quota that requires that she sell both high- and low- quality products before she can receive her commission. In her opinion, the lower quality products are overpriced.
-Although Mariam sells both products, she is torn between her beliefs and the actions she must take. This inconsistency or incompatibility is known as ______.

• A) cognitive dissonance
• B) management by objectives
• C) negative feedback
• D) difficult objectives

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Definitions:

Bicuspid Valve

Another term for the mitral valve, located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart; it has two flaps (cusps).

Aortic Semilunar Valve

A valve in the heart between the left ventricle and the aorta that prevents blood from flowing back into the ventricle.

Pulmonary Trunk

A major blood vessel that exits the right ventricle of the heart, dividing into the left and right pulmonary arteries to carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Abdominal Aorta

The main artery that runs down the abdomen, supplying oxygenated blood to the abdominal and pelvic organs and the legs.