Cognitive Dissonance In The Workplace

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Hi Dawn, I agree that cognitive dissonance can be positive or negative depending on how it is handled. I love your positive attitude but confused at the same time about the situation of doing your work and incorporating your supervisor work also. I can see that being challenging because it is a lot but you prioritize and made it work for the good of both. This is what makes a healthy work environment when you are able to help one another and work together as a team. We may question ourselves about doing certain things on a job but you never know the great award that lies a head therefore it is always good to try and keep a positive attitude.

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