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Attitudes

Published on Mar 17, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ATTITUDES

A FEELING THAT INFLUECES OUR RESPONSES TO PEOPLE, OBJECTS OR EVENTS
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ATTITUDE IMPLICATIONS

  • It is learned
  • Define our predispositions
  • Provide emotional basis of our interpersonal relations
  • Close to the core of personality

ATTITUDES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

SOMETIMES ATTITUDES ARE PERSISTENT AND ENDURING

3PARTS OF ATTITUDES

  • Cognitive
  • Affective
  • Behavioral intentions
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SOURCES OF ATTITUDES

  • Family
  • Peer groups
  • Past experiences
  • Society & culture

COGNITIVE DISSONANCE

AN ACT WHERE A PERSON STRIVES FOR EQUILIBRIUM
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ATTITUDE CHANGE

  • Something persuades the person
  • Norms important to that person affect her attitude
  • He/she became uncomfortable

HINTS FOR CHANGING EMPLOYEE ATTITUDE

  • Give employees feedback
  • Accentuate positive feedback
  • Provide consequences
  • Be a positive role model
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ATTITUDES AND VALUES

INSTRUMENTAL AND TERMINAL
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CHARACTERISTICS OF JOB SATISFACTION

  • Pay
  • Job
  • Promotion opportunities
  • Coworkers
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CHANGING ATTITUDES

  • Be aware of your attitudes
  • Think for yourself
  • Negative feelings are more stressful
  • Keep an open mind.