Answer: Cognitive pillar overpowering the normative pillar
Step-by-step explanation:
Cognitive pillar is defined as collection of values and beliefs that is present in a person which directs him/her and firm behavior to understand that something is right or wrong .These are personal and internal feelings of an individual.
Normative pillar is the pile of values and norm that impact firm behavior and personal view of person.
According to the question,Paula told authorities about illegal act of corruption happening in her firm even though she received high salary from the firm because Paula's cognitive pillar of beliefs overpowered normative belief due to which she took correct step by corruption complaining by believing her internal values.