Uncovering Cognitive Dissonance

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Which of the following is a visible aspect of organizational behavior?

Physical environment (correct)

Employee motivation

Organizational culture

Leadership style

What are the focus and goals of organizational behavior?

Studying the actions of people at work (correct)

Developing marketing strategies

Implementing technological advancements

Analyzing financial performance

What is one of the challenges in understanding organizational behavior?

Inefficient communication

Lack of funding

Lack of qualified employees

Issues that aren't obvious (correct)

Which of the following is a hidden aspect of organizational behavior?

Employee attitudes Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a hidden aspect of organizational behavior?

Power dynamics Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT a hidden cultural element?

Official culture statements Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a non-cognitive skill related to emotional intelligence?

Empathy Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT one of Johan Holland's 6 basic personality types?

Conventional Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a category of workplace misbehavior?

Productivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of attitudes in job performance?

Attitudes can impact job performance in both positive and negative ways Signup and view all the answers

Which component of an attitude refers to the emotional or feeling part?

Affective component Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can influence perception based on preconceived notions and prior experiences?

Expectations and beliefs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which managers judge employees?

Attendance and punctuality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor in employee evaluations according to the text?

Job performance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a job-related attitude mentioned in the text?

Employee engagement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the top 5 contributing factors to employee engagement in the text?

Performance-based bonuses Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of organizational behavior?

Understanding different approaches to work Signup and view all the answers

What is perception and what factors influence it?

Learning and motivation Signup and view all the answers

What are the goals of organizational behavior?

Explain, predict, and influence behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of job satisfaction?

Refers to the employee's general attitude towards their job Signup and view all the answers

What is cognitive dissonance?

The inconsistency between attitudes and behavior Signup and view all the answers

What factors determine how hard individuals try to reduce dissonance?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does distinctiveness refer to in attribution theory?

Whether an individual displays a behavior in many situations or whether it is particular to one situation Signup and view all the answers

What does consistency refer to in attribution theory?

Whether the individual engages in the behavior regularly and consistently Signup and view all the answers

According to attribution theory, what is an internal attribution?

Attributing a behavior or outcome to personal traits or abilities Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an external attribution?

Attributing a behavior or outcome to external factors Signup and view all the answers

Which type of attribution suggests that the cause of a behavior or outcome is stable?

Internal attribution Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a stable attribution?