Which of the Following Is True of Professional Managers

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of professional managers?

• A) They tend to have less formal education than entrepreneurs.
• B) They invest money in the businesses they work for.
• C) They are usually more independent than entrepreneurs.
• D) Without them, there would be no new businesses.
• E) They may be hired for their services by entrepreneurs.

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Definitions:

Attitudes

Mental and emotional entities that denote an individual's degree of like or dislike for an item.

Festinger and Carlsmith

Researchers known for their study on cognitive dissonance, demonstrating how experiencing inconsistency among beliefs or behaviors leads to discomfort, which individuals are motivated to reduce.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals experience discomfort when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes) and are motivated to reduce this discomfort.

Festinger

Refers to Leon Festinger, a psychologist best known for his cognitive dissonance theory, which explores the discomfort felt by individuals when their beliefs or behaviors are inconsistent.