A local government work crew cleans up parks and other public spaces. In this crew the dirtiest jobs are generally given to the newest members, while the more senior members of the crew tend to do little except draw their pay. Which of the following classes of norms encompasses arrangements like this?
A) performance norms
B) resource allocation norms
C) leisure norms
D) appearance norms
E) reference norms

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Resource allocation norms refer to the distribution of rewards and resources within a group. In this scenario, the more senior members of the work crew are receiving the reward of an easier job, while the newer members are receiving the resource of job experience.

A Local Government Work Crew Cleans Up Parks and Other