Yolanda and Marvin Are Both Data-Entry Clerks in the Same

question 41

Multiple Choice

Yolanda and Marvin are both data-entry clerks in the same department of a company.On the anniversary of her employment,Yolanda receives a 2 percent increase in salary.Later that day,while talking to Marvin,she learns that his pay increase was 4 percent.How could the company's supervisor and human resource department best ensure that Yolanda will perceive outcome fairness in this situation?

• A) by reducing Marvin's raise,so everyone gets the same amount
• B) by demonstrating that raises of different sizes are associated with differences in performance
• C) by increasing Yolanda's raise,so everyone gets the same amount
• D) by reserving the largest raises for the most serious offenses
• E) by treating Yolanda with dignity and respect

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