Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Chapter 4-Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stess


Emotions Defined

Attitudes are seen as logical judgements emotions are considered feelings

Attitudes: Judements about an attitude object; based mainly on rational logic,

Emotions: experiences related to be an object; based on innate

Emotions, Attitudes , and Behavior

-how emotions influence attitudes: feelings are shaped by cumulative episodes; we listen in on our emotions when determining our attitude toward something

-potential conflict between thinking and emotional processes

-emotions also directly affect behavior; e.g. facial expression

Cognitive Dissonance

-a state of anxiety that occurs when an individual’s beliefs, feelings and behaviors are inconsistent with one another. Causes stress..

-most common when behavior is: known to others, done voluntarily, can’t be undone

Emotional Labor Defined

-effort need to express organizationally desired emotions during interpersonal transactions

-emotional labor is higher when job requires

Emotional Intelligence Defined

-Ability to; perceive, regulate, express emotion in oneself and others

Job Satisfaction











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