Kiko and Shelly Work in an Accounting Firm

question 37

Multiple Choice

Kiko and Shelly work in an accounting firm.When their boss is promoted, both of them apply for his position and Kiko gets the job.Match each scenario with the type of fairness or unfairness it exemplifies.​
-interactional fairness

• A)Shelly doesn't mind that Kiko got the job and she didn't, but she feels insulted that the department director delivered the news to her via email rather than taking the time to tell her in person.
• B)Shelly is sad that she didn't get promoted, but given Kiko's greater skill and tenure with the company, Shelly has to admit she probably would have made the same choice herself.
• C)​Kiko's brother is married to the department director's uncle's cousin's former roommate.However, Shelly is confident that the hiring decision was based on objective criteria, not on nepotism, so she will not file any complaints.

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Definitions:

Fiduciary

A person who holds a position of trust, required to act for the benefit of another party with respect to specific duties.

Equal Dignity Rule

A legal principle requiring that agents conducting transactions on behalf of principals must have the authority to do so, which is granted with the same formality as the underlying transaction.

Substantial Performance Doctrine

A legal principle recognizing that a contract has been essentially fulfilled and deserves payment, despite minor deviations from the exact terms.

Implied Agency

A legal relationship formed by the actions of the parties involved rather than by written agreement or document.