Four women share a small house. Molly and Sarah work from 8am to 5pm every day in an office. Sue and Margaret work from 5pm until 2am every night in a bar. There is a social dilemma regarding the hours during which the housemates must be quiet in order to allow the others to sleep. In which of the following is the conflict most likely to be resolved?

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All four women should be involved in the discussion to come up with quiet time rules that are fair and equal for everyone. This will ensure that no one feels unfairly burdened and that everyone's needs are taken into account. Moving out or changing the ratio of outputs to inputs would not necessarily address the underlying issue and could potentially create further conflict. Talking separately in pairs could also result in each pair advocating for their own interests rather than taking a collaborative approach.

Four Women Share a Small House