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James is a scientist for a local manufacturer that employs a large percentage of the small town where he lives. Until recently James has loved his job. However, it has been discovered that the company is releasing small amounts of toxins into the local river. James is extremely bothered by this information. Based on what you know about James, describe the cognitive dissonance that he is experiencing, and two ways that James might alter his behaviour or attitude to reduce the dissonance.


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Total Cost Assigned

The complete allocation of costs, both direct and indirect, to a specific product, service, or department.

Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing

A financial assessment technique that calculates costs based on actual activities and the duration it takes to complete them, giving accuracy in assigning costs to products.

Tech Support Department

A division of a company providing technical support and services to customers or internal users regarding technological products or services.

Unused Capacity

The available production or service ability that goes unused or is not utilized to its full potential.

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