During a Job Search,individuals Will Sometimes Accept the Lower of Two

question 102

Multiple Choice

During a job search,individuals will sometimes accept the lower of two competing salary offers.What would best explain this decision?

• A) Individuals never accept a salary that exceeds their personal values.
• B) A person may accept a lower starting salary in order to receive greater future pay increases.
• C) The total benefits of the higher paying job are greater than the total benefits of the lower paying job.
• D) The total benefits of the lower paying job are greater than the total benefits of the higher paying job.
• E) The lower salary is still better than the salary earned at the previous job.

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