Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP) Practice Test

Ensuring that employment decisions and practices are free from bias contributes to which type of organizational justice?

1. Interactional

2. Procedural

3. Distributive

4. Retributive

The correct answer is: Procedural

The concept of procedural justice relates to the fairness of the processes used to make decisions. When employment decisions and practices are free from bias, it ensures that the procedures for hiring, promotions, evaluations, and other employment-related activities are perceived as fair by all employees. This fosters a sense of trust in the organization, as individuals believe that decisions are made based on equitable criteria and not influenced by favoritism or prejudice. In contrast, interactional justice refers to the interpersonal treatment employees receive during decision-making processes. Distributive justice pertains to the perceived fairness of the outcomes or results of those decisions. Retributive justice, while a legitimate concept, is not typically applied to employment practices in the same way as the other three forms of justice. Therefore, focusing on bias-free practices aligns most closely with the principles of procedural justice.