Bridgette Notices That She and Daryll Work the Same Amount

question 58

Multiple Choice

Bridgette notices that she and Daryll work the same amount with the same effort, but she gets paid less. Trish believes she is working less than Carol but getting paid more. All of this is creating tension in the workplace. The manager of this organization can BEST alleviate this tension by ________.

• A) raising perceptions of valence
• B) lowering real animosity
• C) heightening ethical awareness
• D) improving perceptions of equity

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Definitions:

Win-Lose Strategy

A competitive approach that aims for one party to emerge victorious or successful at the expense of another, often used in negotiations or conflicts.

Ultimatums

An ultimate request or set of conditions, the refusal of which will lead to retribution or the collapse of relationships.

Minor Concessions

Small adjustments or compromises made during negotiations to facilitate an agreement.

Intraorganizational Negotiations

Negotiations that occur within an organization, involving its members or departments, aimed at resolving conflicts, allocating resources, or agreeing on strategies.