The New Supervisor (Scenario)
Dawood is a new supervisor and has been assigned to supervise a group of manufacturing operatives. As he begins his job, he observes the employees under his supervision. These employees have been working for several years in this company. The attitude of each employee is different.
-Dawood feels strongly that he should work longer hours to develop his career, but he and his wife have a new baby. He is torn between two obligations. ______describes this inconsistency between his attitudes and his beliefs.
A) Job involvement
B) Cognitive dissonance
C) Organizational commitment
D) Job satisfaction

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cognitive dissonance refers to inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes that result in discomfort and tension. In this scenario, Dawood is experiencing cognitive dissonance because he has conflicting attitudes about working longer hours to succeed in his career and taking care of his new baby.