Which is one of the improvements associated with organizations that promote fair, equitable treatment toward employees?

• A. Increase production costs
• B. Higher turnover
• C. Create a culture of reduced stress
• D. Reduced employee engagement

Answer: (C)

When employees are treated fairly and equitably, trust in leadership grows and uncertainty about how decisions are made decreases. That sense of justice and predictability reduces psychological stress, creating a calmer, safer, and more supportive work environment. A culture that emphasizes reduced stress reflects a healthier, more engaged workforce where people feel valued and secure enough to focus on their work.

So, the improvement tied to fair treatment is a culture of reduced stress because it directly enhances well-being and morale. The other options describe outcomes that are not improvements in well-being: higher costs might occur in some cases but aren’t an inherent improvement; turnover tends to decrease—not increase—when fair treatment is present; engagement typically rises with fair practices, so reduced engagement wouldn’t be expected.