Vance and Jared were both recently hired to be program directors at an urban university. Vance attended a large, historic university while Jared attended a branch campus of a regional university. Jared is paid 15 percent more than Vance. The best explanation for this is ________.
A) Jared is a better negotiator
B) Vance did not do well in school
C) Jared's position is worth more to the university
D) Vance's position is not important to the university
E) the institution is not competitive within the industry

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jared's position is likely worth more to the university, which justifies why he is being paid more. This could be because of a variety of factors, such as his experience, qualifications, and the demand or importance of the program he is directing. It is unlikely that Vance's salary is lower simply because he did not do well in school or because his position is not important to the university. There is no indication that Jared is a better negotiator, and the competitiveness of the industry is not mentioned as a factor in their salaries.

Vance and Jared Were Both Recently Hired to Be Program