Which fairness concept concerns the fairness of interpersonal treatment and the information received during the hiring process?

• A. Procedural fairness
• B. Interactional fairness
• C. Distributive fairness
• D. Geofencing

Answer: (B)

This item centers on how people are treated and what information they receive in a hiring setting. In organizational justice, fairness is viewed in a few dimensions. Interactional fairness specifically covers the quality of interpersonal treatment and the information provided about decisions. It has two parts: interpersonal justice (being treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy) and informational justice (receiving clear, honest, and sufficient explanations about decisions). In hiring, this means interviewers should treat candidates with respect and also explain why a decision was made, what criteria were used, and what feedback is available. This combination directly matches the idea of fairness in how people are treated and the information they receive. The other concepts focus on different aspects: procedural fairness is about how the process itself is conducted; distributive fairness is about the fairness of the outcome; geofencing is not related to fairness theory.