Paul Is Stressed with the New Corporate Reorganization

Multiple Choice

Paul is stressed with the new corporate reorganization. He now reports to a foreign office that has usurped many of his responsibilities, including the contract labor for his projects, therefore he's working with less qualified and new contractors with whom he doesn't have a relationship. However, the managers of the other departments find themselves in the same boat and every day they are able to laugh over lunch about their new managerial impotence. ________ is helping Paul handle his stress.

A) Emotional contagion
B) Cognitive dissonance
C) Social support
D) Time management
E) Self-efficacy