________ occurs when a supervisor earns less than his or her subordinates.
A) Job enrichment
B) Status breakdown
C) Role ambiguity
D) Status incongruence
E) Deviant norm

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Status incongruence occurs when a supervisor earns less than his or her subordinates, leading to dissatisfaction and potentially lower morale and performance. This can occur when a supervisor is promoted from within the organization without a corresponding raise in pay, or when lower-level employees receive significant pay increases due to market conditions or other factors.

________ Occurs When a Supervisor Earns Less Than His or Her