At work,people are supposed to put a quarter in the money jar anytime they take a cup of coffee from the common pot.Betty,however,rarely contributes because she figures her money will not be missed.This situation is a
A)substantive conflict.
B)procedural conflict.
C)prisoner's dilemma.
D)commons dilemma.
E)negative inequity problem.

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This is a commons dilemma because it involves a shared resource (the coffee pot) and the temptation for individuals to take more than their fair share without contributing to its maintenance or replenishment. Betty's actions are an example of the "tragedy of the commons," in which individuals prioritize their own short-term gain over the long-term sustainability of the resource.

At Work,people Are Supposed to Put a Quarter in the Money