Vance and Jared Were Both Recently Hired to Be Program

question 82

Multiple Choice

Vance and Jared were both recently hired to be program directors at an urban university. Vance attended a large, historic university while Jared attended a branch campus of a regional university. Jared is paid 15 percent more than Vance. The best explanation for this is ________.

• A) Jared is a better negotiator
• B) Vance did not do well in school
• C) Jared's position is worth more to the university
• D) Vance's position is not important to the university
• E) the institution is not competitive within the industry

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Definitions:

Analytic Thought

The process of solving problems using logical reasoning, often involving the breaking down of complex information into simpler components.

Analytic Thought

A cognitive process involving logical reasoning, comparison, classification, and evaluation to solve problems or understand concepts.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development in which children aged 7 to 11 years become capable of logical thought processes but are still limited to thinking about physical and concrete objects.

Intuitive

Pertaining to knowing or understanding something without the need for conscious reasoning; often relating to gut feelings or instincts.