Tom Siegmund joined Chrismer and Park Co. as a security guard 30 years ago and after many years of hard work is now the company's security manager. Tom has received several job offers from other companies over the years, but has always chosen to stay with Chrismer and Park. Jesse Black is also a 30-year veteran who works as a clerk at Chrismer and Park. Tom and Jesse see each other only at the annual veteran's awards ceremony. This year, Jesse told Tom how unhappy he was in his work, but that he couldn't do anything about it because he had never received a job offer from another company. According to social information processing theory, if all other things are equal, Tom's job satisfaction is MOST LIKELY ________.
A) the same as Jesse's, as they both joined the company at the same time
B) higher than Jesse's, as Tom is a manager and Jesse is a clerk
C) higher than Jesse's, based on Tom's past choices and personal sacrifices
D) less than Jesse's, because Tom has more responsibility

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Based on social information processing theory, Tom's past choices and personal sacrifices may have led to a sense of commitment and loyalty to the company, which could result in higher job satisfaction compared to Jesse, who has not received any job offers and may feel trapped in his current position. Tom's current position as a manager may also provide him with more autonomy and control over his work, which could contribute to higher job satisfaction. Therefore, option C, "higher than Jesse's, based on Tom's past choices and personal sacrifices," is the best answer.

Tom Siegmund Joined Chrismer and Park Co