Asked by Maria Peralta on Sep 23, 2024
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Ravi complained to his supervisor when he discovered that he was required to work late three nights a week, and a co-worker in a similar position only worked late once every two weeks. Ravi thought his treatment was unfair. The supervisor instructed both employees to work two nights every week. Even though Ravi would have preferred to not work any nights, he was satisfied with this solution because the:
A) supervisor had used both distributive and procedural justice to achieve a level of fairness
B) supervisor had implemented a corporate mission statement of fairness
C) organization had complied with the federal government's Law of Equity
D) denotation of the word fairness had been implemented, if not, its connotation
E) chain of command had not had to change as a result of Ned's complaint
Distributive Justice
The perceived fairness of how resources and rewards are distributed within a society or organization.
Procedural Justice
The fairness of the processes that are used to make and implement decisions, often emphasizing transparency, opportunity to voice concerns, and consistency.
Corporate Mission
A statement that outlines an organization's purpose, goals, and approach to reach those goals, guiding its strategic planning and corporate culture.
- Highlight the influences that impact perceptions of workplace fairness, notably in terms of procedural, distributive, and interactional justice.
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Rajesh Manandhar3 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The supervisor addressed Ravi's complaint by using both distributive justice (adjusting Ravi's work schedule to match that of his co-worker) and procedural justice (listening to Ravi's complaint and taking action to address it). This shows an effort to achieve fairness through multiple avenues.
Learning Objectives
- Highlight the influences that impact perceptions of workplace fairness, notably in terms of procedural, distributive, and interactional justice.