Kim and Eileen have both asked for an extended winter holiday in December. Since they are the only two members of the same department, they can not both be gone at the same time. They have both been with the company for five years and have the same skill level. However, the department director is Eileen's brother-in-law and he chose to give the vacation to Eileen. Kim is furious. This is an example of ________.
A) status tolerance
B) status characteristics
C) status inequity
D) conformity
E) an appearance norm

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This situation is an example of status inequity because both employees have the same qualifications and request for time off, but Eileen was given the preference due to her familial relationship with the department director. This creates an unfair advantage for Eileen based on her social status, rather than her job performance or qualifications.

Kim and Eileen Have Both Asked for an Extended Winter