Ebony Thinks the Idea Her Boss Has Proposed for Increasing

question 231

Multiple Choice

Ebony thinks the idea her boss has proposed for increasing sales is really stupid.She listens as six of her coworkers praise the idea, and when her boss asks Ebony for her opinion, she says: "The idea is great! I wish I would have thought of it." The process that would best explain why Ebony said the plan was great, even though she thought it was stupid, is:

• A)obedience
• B)conformity
• C)cognitive dissonance
• D)social facilitation

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Definitions:

Compensating Balance

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Cash Balances

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Receivables Financing

A form of financing where a company uses its outstanding invoices or receivables as collateral to secure a loan or advance.

Administrative Fee

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