What Is the Primary Responsibility of the CTO

question 397

Multiple Choice

What is the primary responsibility of the CTO?

• A)Overseeing all uses of MIS.
• B)Ensuring the security of business systems.
• C)Ensuring speed, accuracy, and reliability for MIS.
• D)Collecting and distributing company information.

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Definitions:

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.

Cognitive Consistency

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to maintain consistency among their cognitions, leading to changes in attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors when inconsistencies occur.

Festinger and Carlsmith's Experiment

A psychological study on cognitive dissonance which demonstrated how attitude change can result from forced compliance behavior.