Michelle has been working at AdCo for five years.The company recently hired a new college graduate to work in a position very similar to Michelle's position.In a casual conversation with the new hire,Michelle discovers that the new employee is making $4,000 more annually than she is.What might Michelle's reaction be?
A) Michelle may feel that the psychological contract has been broken.
B) Michelle may feel that her job description no longer applies.
C) Michelle may feel that her supervisor is not empathetic.
D) Michelle may feel that her person-job fit cannot be improved.
E) Michelle may feel that she has benefitted from the Hawthorne effect.

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A)The pay inequity between herself and a newcomer would make Michelle feel that there has been a violation of the status aspect of the psychological contract.

Michelle Has Been Working at AdCo for Five Years