Cahn Contrasts the Fates of Joan, Who Is Unwilling to Sacrifice

question 9

Essay

Cahn contrasts the fates of Joan, who is unwilling to sacrifice her moral integrity to accept an attractive job offer, and Kate, who chooses the opposite path. Write an essay answering the question that concludes Cahn's story: "Which of the two was wiser?" Make sure you explain how you understand happiness and how you might respond to some of the alternative views put forward in the reading.

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Definitions:

Instrumentality

The perception that a certain level of effort will lead to a specific level of performance.

Motivation Process

The psychological mechanisms and factors that drive individuals towards achieving certain goals or fulfilling specific needs.

Unsatisfied Needs

Refers to desires or requirements of individuals that have not been fulfilled.

Resulting Tension

The stress or strain that arises from conflict or differing opinions, often within a group or organizational setting.