Kara and Simon Are Both Middle Managers at Gotcha International

question 35

Multiple Choice

Kara and Simon are both middle managers at Gotcha International. Kara is dissatisfied because she knows that Simon makes more in salary even though, in Kara's opinion, she works longer hours than he does. If Kara wishes to reduce this perceived inequity, what should she do?

• A) She could reduce the number of hours she works.
• B) She could increase her level of absenteeism.
• C) She could ask for a raise.
• D) All of these.
• E) Only she could reduce the number of hours she works and she could ask for a raise.

Identify the scope and specialization of Communication Research as a scholarly journal.

Differentiate contestable statements in the study of human communication.

Understand the empirical approach to studying human communication.

Identify critical aspects and decisions in communication research.

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Definitions:

Division I Proposal

An alternative to bankruptcy, created by the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, whereby the debtor secures some time to reorganize his affairs and make a proposal for partial payment that will satisfy his creditors; if the creditors reject the proposal, the insolvent debtor is deemed to have made an assignment in bankruptcy from the day of the meeting of the creditors, and the normal bankruptcy procedures follow.

Consumer Debtors

Individuals or entities that owe money for personal, as opposed to business, expenses.

Chose In Action

The thing or benefit that is transferred in an assignment; intangible personal property, such as a claim or the right to sue.

Personal Property Security Act

Legislation that outlines the rules for creating and enforcing security interests in personal property, offering a way for creditors to secure repayment of debt.