The Indirect Pattern of Organization Is Appropriate for a Business

question 42

Multiple Choice

The indirect pattern of organization is appropriate for a business report when readers

• A) are supportive of the topic.
• B) must be persuaded.
• C) are familiar with the topic.
• D) want to know the results immediately.

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Definitions:

Questionable Act

Pertains to actions or behaviors that raise doubt regarding their morality, ethics, or legality, often eliciting scrutiny or criticism.

Festinger And Carlsmith

Festinger and Carlsmith were social psychologists who conducted seminal experiments on cognitive dissonance, demonstrating how conflicting beliefs can lead to mental discomfort and attitude change.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological condition in which an individual experiences discomfort or distress from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory proposed by Leon Festinger that suggests discomfort arises from holding two conflicting beliefs, leading to an alteration in one's attitudes or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.