In deciding whether to vote "yes" in the union election, Joan is not particularly interested in becoming a union member but strongly believes that the union will improve the wages and working conditions at her company. Joan is likely to vote "yes" in the election because her level of __________________ is high.
A) Utility maximization
B) Union instrumentality
C) General beliefs about unions
D) Workplace and social identity with unions

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Joan's belief that the union will improve wages and working conditions at her company reflects her perception of union instrumentality, which refers to the extent to which employees believe that the union can help them achieve their goals. Although utility maximization is relevant, Joan's primary motivation seems to be the potential for improving wages and working conditions. Joan's response does not indicate that she has any strong general beliefs about unions or a strong workplace and social identity with unions.

In Deciding Whether to Vote "Yes" in the Union Election