The Idea of Cognitive Dissonance Explains How We

question 161

Multiple Choice

The idea of cognitive dissonance explains how we:

• A) make the fundamental attribution error
• B) deal with inconsistencies
• C) persuade other people to be obedient
• D) develop stereotypes

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Definitions:

Support Departments

Units within an organization that provide essential services to other departments or divisions but do not directly produce revenue.

Profit Center

A decentralized unit in which the manager has the responsibility and the authority to make decisions that affect both costs and revenues (and thus profits).

Budget Performance Report

A report comparing the actual financial performance with the planned or budgeted amounts, often highlighting variances for analysis.

Cost Center

A business division that incurs costs but directly does not generate revenues, its performance being measured through cost control.