Cognitive dissonance Cognitive dissonance is the term used in modern psychology to describe the state of people when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (e.g.‚ ideas‚ beliefs‚ values‚ emotional reactions) simultaneously. In a state of dissonance‚ people may sometimes feel surprise‚ dread‚ guilt‚ anger‚ or embarrassment.[1] The theory of cognitive dissonance in social psychology proposes that people have a motivational drive to reduce dissonance by altering existing cognitions‚ adding new
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Self-Awareness and Development Plan Self-Awareness and Development Plan Developing an understanding of myself is an important factor‚ self-understanding will help me to grow and communicate effectively with others. Knowing myself will serve as a catalyst to my individual achievement. Developing an understanding of myself will also aid in the decision-making process as well as help to identify the benefits understanding can bring. Today‚ I am still learning about myself; but as I continue my
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Bull Durham: To the True Meaning of The First Fight Scene The theme of this paper is to dissect the first fight scene; in the movie Bull Durham‚ between Crash Davis; who is played by Kevin Costner; and "Nuke" LaLoosh; who is played by Tim Robbins. The fight takes place in a bar scene between these two men who have never met before. The reason for the fight is that Crash Davis is talking to a women by the name of Annie Savoy who is sitting at one of the tables. Nuke already believes that Annie
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DEVELOPING MANAGERIAL SKILLS (NOTES) Critical role of managerial skills ◆ What is management ? a.) An act of getting people together (formation of a team) b.) Achieving desired goals and objectives c.) Using the available resources efficiently and effectively ◆ Components of management : a.) Planning b.) Organizing c.) Staffing d.) Leading or directing e.) Controlling ◆ Managerial Skills
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The Communication Process: As Utilized In Organizations Latesa Williams For: Luanne Shirkey ORM452 (Group & Organizational Behavior) March 13‚ 2013 Abstract Merriam-Webster defines communication as “(3a) a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols‚ signs‚ or behaviors; and (5a) a technique for expressing ideas effectively” (Merriam-Webster‚ 2013). This author is going to use this definition to describe the communication process
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CORNINGS GLASS WORKS CASE STUDY 1. Enumerate the conditions why Corning had to undergo the series of structural changes. Following the international growth and expansion of Corning‚ the following problems were being faced in the organization’s structure and management processes: i) With the international expansion of CGW‚ the company was becoming too big and complex to be managed by its current structure. Hence a need was felt to create the international arm as a separate
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MANAGING COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FACILITATED BY NAMITA GUPTA 111 Learning Objectives You should learn to: Explain the barriers to effective interpersonal communication and how to overcome them Contrast the different organizational communication flows and networks Describe two developments in information technology that have had a significant impact on managerial communication Discuss how information technology affects organizations © Prentice Hall
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Practical Book Review of Petersen Text Lori Edwards Azuru Liberty University Summary James Petersen (2007) illustrates an innovative way of communicating in the book‚ Why Don’t We Listen Better? Communicating and Connecting in Relationships. This book is divided into five sections. In part one Petersen (2007) discusses the “Flat-Brain Theory of Emotions” (p. 10-11). This is his way of explaining what occurs when one is overcome with emotions‚ and can no longer communicate with
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In chapters 4-6 Nichols continues the educational journey of seeking masterful listening skills. As each chapter unfolds‚ it is easy to discern the complexity involved in not just listening‚ but listening well. I noticed three major themes throughout these chapters. In chapter four‚ selflessness is the major topic of discussion and how crucial it is to “suspend your own agenda” (Nichols‚ 2009‚ p. 77). In chapter five‚ Nichols begins speaking about differentiation of self and also how a person’s
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Commentary on ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ In the novel ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ by Tennessee Williams‚ a scene that often catches the attention of readers is the poker scene. It begins when Blanche and Stella return from seeing a show too early‚ not wanting to have been a distraction or a nuisance while the men played poker. Stanley rudely dismisses the ladies making sure they know they aren’t welcome to join in‚ the tension escalates as does the banter and Stanley whacks Stella’s thigh to end
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