Maria Joins the Union After Calculating That with the Union

question 15

Multiple Choice

Maria joins the union after calculating that with the union she will increase her net take home pay from the company by 4% after union dues compared to the 2% per year increase she has been receiving. What is Maria's reason for joining the union called?

• A) Dissonance-based reason
• B) Utility-based reason
• C) Political/ideological reason
• D) Grievance reason
• E) Career planning reason

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