If Bill forms a study group for the management class, then he and his friends will get better grades. But if they do too well, or if others form study groups, it will skew the grade curve and will lower everyone's grade. This is an example of:
A) A mixed-motive situation.
B) the negative consequence of whistleblowing.
C) integrative bargaining.
D) the effects of reciprocity.

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This is an example of a mixed-motive situation because Bill and his friends benefit from forming a study group, but the entire class may suffer if everyone does too well and the grade curve is skewed. There are both potential positive and negative outcomes to the decision to form a study group.

If Bill Forms a Study Group for the Management Class