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