Paula and Chris Are Both Middle Managers at Detrick International

question 29

Multiple Choice

Paula and Chris are both middle managers at Detrick International. Paula is dissatisfied because she knows that Chris makes more in salary even though, in Paula's opinion, she works longer hours than he does. If Paula 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.

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