In Her Persuasive Speech,Martha Spoke About the Possibility of Nuclear

question 9

Multiple Choice

In her persuasive speech,Martha spoke about the possibility of nuclear weapons being used against the United States by Iraq,Iran,and North Korea if the government refused to take action.So she challenged the audience to monitor Senate hearings and get involved by writing or emailing their legislators.What form of motivation did Martha successfully employ in her speech?

• A)positive motivation,based on a patriotism appeal
• B)an appeal to basic self-esteem and self-actualization needs
• C)cognitive dissonance
• D)negative motivation,based on a fear appeal

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Definitions:

Nonprogrammed Decisions

Choices responding to unique scenarios that are not clearly defined, mostly unstructured, and carry significant implications for the organization.

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Rational Decision Model

A decision-making process that involves logical and systematic steps based on objective data and analysis rather than intuition or emotion.

Decision-Making

The process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, assessing alternatives, and arriving at a conclusion.