___________ (1957) First Introduced Cognitive Dissonance Theory, Which States That

question 36

Multiple Choice

___________ (1957) first introduced cognitive dissonance theory, which states that when there is a difference between cognitions and behavior, there is dissonance and discomfort.

• A) Festinger
• B) Bazemore
• C) Erikson
• D) Wright

Understand the concepts of profit-sharing and gain-sharing plans and their differences in distributing organizational earnings to employees.

Explain the reinforcement theory of motivation and the strategies of reinforcement employed in managing employee behaviour.

Describe the content theories of motivation including Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Alderfer's ERG theory, Herzberg's two-factor theory, and McClelland's acquired needs theory.

Understand the role and implementation of skills-based pay systems within team settings and their effect on team performance and skills development.

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Definitions:

Propanoic Acid

A naturally occurring organic compound with the formula C2H5COOH, used in the manufacture of various plastics and preservatives.

Line Structure

A simplified representation of a chemical structure using lines to denote chemical bonds and avoiding explicit representation of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

Butanoic Acid

A carboxylic acid with the formula C4H8O2, also known as butyric acid, with a characteristic unpleasant smell, used in the manufacturing of various esters.

Propanoic Acid

A naturally occurring carboxylic acid with the formula C3H6O2, commonly used as a food preservative.