Manuel Has Been Asked to Identify One Sales Rep from His

question 8

Multiple Choice

Manuel has been asked to identify one sales rep from his team for an upcoming layoff. Data shows that Jamie's latest sales numbers are lowest within the team; however, further analysis reveals that Jamie's numbers only recently fell due to a manufacturing delay that hit his product line the hardest. Manuel takes this into account and based on other factors determines Jamie should not be laid-off. Manuel is exhibiting ________ in approaching the decision in this way.

• A)a fair compliance procedure
• B)distributive justice
• C)a manager's perception
• D)operational bias
• E)procedural justice

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Definitions:

Tacit Agreements

Unspoken understandings or contracts between parties, often based on common norms or expectations rather than explicit communication.

Social Change

The alteration in the social order of a society, which may include changes in nature, social institutions, social behaviors, or social relations.

Social Order

refers to the structured patterns of social arrangements and behaviors that form the foundation of society, enabling coordinated and cooperative human activity.

Low Rank Positions

Jobs or roles within an organization or hierarchy that are at the lower levels of authority or status.