Cognitive Dissonance Theory Has Been Criticized for Being Too

question 14

Multiple Choice

Cognitive dissonance theory has been criticized for being too:

• A) simple.
• B) difficult to test.
• C) dependent on humanistic research techniques.
• D) deterministic.

Recognize the importance of cultural compatibility and flexibility for expatriates’ success in foreign assignments.

Acknowledge the legal and operational challenges in international human resource management, including workforce reduction and labor laws.

Understand the effects of cultural orientations such as long-term vs. short-term orientations on business practices and employee behavior.

Identify the symptoms and consequences of culture shock and strategies for adjusting to new cultures in international assignments.

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Definitions:

Price Elasticities

measures the responsiveness of the quantity demanded or supplied of a good to a change in its price.

Resource Depletion

The consumption of finite or non-renewable natural resources, leading to a reduction in their availability over time.

Market Economy

An economic system in which economic decisions and the pricing of goods and services are guided solely by the aggregate interactions of a country's citizens and businesses.

Relative to Demand

This refers to how the availability or desire for a product or service is influenced by consumer demand.