Maria and Devin Are Both Data-Entry Clerks in the Same

question 31

Multiple Choice

Maria and Devin are both data-entry clerks in the same department of a company. On the anniversary of her employment, Maria receives a 2 percent increase in salary. Later that day, while talking to Devin, she learns that on his anniversary, his pay increase was 4 percent. How could the company's supervisor and human resource department best ensure that Maria will perceive outcome fairness in this situation?

• A) by reducing Devin's raise, so everyone gets the same amount
• B) by demonstrating that raises of different sizes are associated with differences in performance
• C) by increasing Maria's raise, so everyone gets the same amount
• D) by reserving the largest raises for the most serious offenses
• E) by treating Maria with dignity and respect

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