Tim Thinks He Deserves a Promotion

question 103

Multiple Choice

Tim thinks he deserves a promotion.He talks with HR about his outstanding performance.HR knows that Tim's performance is only a little better than the others and if Tim gets promoted other directors will ask for promotion to VP.They will be turned down and the long term affect will be several disgruntled managers.Tim's promotion failed the test for ____.

• A)consequences
• B)satisfactoriness
• C)satisficing
• D)escalation of commitment
• E)feasibility

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in many complex brain functions such as memory, attention, perceptual awareness, and language.

Appropriate Response

A reaction or behavior that is considered suitable or proper in a given context or situation.

Amygdala

A part of the brain's limbic system implicated in emotion regulation, emotional memory, and responses to fear and stress.

Conditioned Fear

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been consistently paired with an aversive stimulus.