Syntax & Co

question 97

Multiple Choice

Syntax & Co., a waste management firm, announces that it has invented an environment-friendly machine to treat its nuclear waste. Julie, a junior employee at the company, discovers that the waste is not being treated, but instead, it is being dumped in a river outside the city. Julie believes that this is unethical and is not sure whether she should reveal this information to the public. The tension caused by this conflict is called _____.

• A)emotional contagion
• B)cognitive dissonance
• C)peripheral route
• D)emotional dissonance

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Definitions:

Tax Burden

The measure of the total amount of taxes paid by individuals or businesses, often expressed as a percentage of income or GDP.

Equilibrium

A state where market supply and demand balance each other, and as a result, prices become stable.

Excise Tax

A tax charged on specific goods and services, such as tobacco, alcohol, and gasoline, usually intended to discourage their use or generate revenue.

Revenue Generated

The total amount of money received by a company from its sales of goods or services, before any expenses are subtracted.