Why Should an Employee Be Less Than Pleased When Her

question 85

Multiple Choice

Why should an employee be less than pleased when her employer provides her with a "free" smart phone?

• A) The phone and phone plan may be free, but the employee may need to pay the monthly taxes and fees.
• B) The phone often implicitly requires the employee to be available on a round-the-clock basis.
• C) The phone and phone plan may be free, but the employee may need to pay for upgrades and extra data.
• D) The phone often implicitly requires the employee to participate on a social media site.

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Definitions:

Fairness

A concept involving impartial and just treatment or behavior without favoritism or discrimination, often considered in ethical, legal, and social contexts.

Behavioral Economics

A branch of economics that examines how psychological, emotional, cognitive, cultural, and social influences impact the economic choices made by individuals and institutions.

Economic Behavior

The study of how individuals, businesses, and governments make choices on allocating resources to satisfy their wants and needs.

Narrowly Self-Interested

Acting with only one's immediate personal benefit in mind, often disregarding the well-being or interests of others.