Question

After years of observing others in leadership do a bad job and mistreat employees, Joe has decided to become a supervisor. Joe believes that he will be able to insure that people are treated fairly and then he can reduce the conflict in the workplace. Which theory of intergroup relations explains Joe's actions?

distributive justice theory

equity theory

realistic conflict theory

interactional model of cultural diversity

Answer 1

Option C.

• The realistic conflict theory of intergroup relations explains Joe's action's.
• The realistic conflict theory explains the various conflicts, negative beliefs, discrimination that occur at a workplace between groups or between the workers and the supervisor's.
• According to this theory, these negative aspects can be eliminated if the two or more groups work together for achieving a mutual goal, which can help in resolving conflicts, negative beliefs and much more.
• This superordinate goal of Joe will help in reducing conflicts and allow the people to work together with fair treatment for all.