Yolanda and Marvin are both data-entry clerks in the same department of a company.On the anniversary of her employment,Yolanda receives a 2 percent increase in salary.Later that day,while talking to Marvin,she learns that his pay increase was 4 percent.How could the company's supervisor and human resource department best ensure that Yolanda will perceive outcome fairness in this situation?
A) by reducing Marvin's raise,so everyone gets the same amount
B) by demonstrating that raises of different sizes are associated with differences in performance
C) by increasing Yolanda's raise,so everyone gets the same amount
D) by reserving the largest raises for the most serious offenses
E) by treating Yolanda with dignity and respect

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By demonstrating that raises of different sizes are associated with differences in performance, the company's supervisor and human resource department can communicate that the raise differences were not arbitrary or unfair, but rather tied to individual performance evaluations. This can help Yolanda perceive outcome fairness and understand that her raise was the appropriate amount based on her own performance. Choosing options A or C would not promote perception of outcome fairness and could potentially create resentment among employees. Option D is not relevant to the situation described, and option E is important but not directly related to promoting perception of outcome fairness in this specific scenario.

Yolanda and Marvin Are Both Data-Entry Clerks in the Same