An organization tries to increase attendance at work and successfully uses a bonus system that greatly reduces absenteeism. The reduced absenteeism is a
A) Manifest functional consequence.
B) Latent functional consequence.
C) Manifest dysfunctional consequence.
D) Latent dysfunctional consequence.

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The reduced absenteeism is a manifest functional consequence because it is an intended and positive outcome of the bonus system implemented by the organization to increase attendance.

An Organization Tries to Increase Attendance at Work and Successfully