Yolanda Recently Learned That Sue, Who Works in the Same

question 29

Multiple Choice

Yolanda recently learned that Sue, who works in the same position as she and has been with the company for the same amount of time, earns about ten percent more than she does. As a result, Yolanda feels that she should not work as hard, so she starts coming in late and taking more days off. This is an example of which method for reducing perceived equity?

• A) Working harder, not smarter
• B) Changing outcomes
• C) Changing work effort
• D) Changing perceptions
• E) Leaving the job

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Definitions:

Medical Malpractice

A term referring to professional negligence by act or omission by a healthcare provider where the treatment provided falls below the accepted standard of practice, leading to injury or death of the patient.

Unintentional Torts

Legal wrongs resulting from actions that were not intended to cause harm but did so inadvertently.

Negligence

The failure to take reasonable care or steps to prevent loss or injury to another party, resulting in harm or damage.

Four Ds of Negligence

A legal concept involving duty, dereliction of duty, direct causation, and damages, used to establish the liability in a negligence case.