Which of the following is an example of cognitive dissonance?
A) A manager gives a high performer a good raise in salary.
B) A manager fires a person who steals from the firm.
C) A manager hires a person with terrific relevant work and educational experience.
D) A manager believes that all employees should be evaluated on the same performance criteria but evaluates each employee using different standards.
E) A manager believes that good performance should be rewarded and promotes an employee with a stellar work record.

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Cognitive dissonance occurs when an individual holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, or participates in an action that goes against one of these beliefs, ideas, or values. In option D, the manager's belief in a uniform evaluation process contradicts their action of evaluating each employee by different standards, exemplifying cognitive dissonance.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Cognitive Dissonance