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) Organizational commitment
B) Job satisfaction
C) Cognitive dissonance
D) Job involvement

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Cognitive dissonance refers to the mental discomfort experienced when holding two conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, such as Dawood's desire to work longer hours and his obligation to his family.

Dawood Feels Strongly That He Should Work Longer Hours to Develop