When arguments arise between employees over the advantage of seating arrangements to give the best light, the best procedure for a supervisor to follow to deal with the situation efficiently and fairly is to:

• A. Issue a memorandum explaining the correct way such arrangements should be handled
• B. Reprimand the offenders before the entire staff and explain to all the way such matters should be handled
• C. Arbitrarily change the seating arrangement
• D. Arrange the seating so that the light is good for the greatest number according to the type of work requiring the best lighting

Answer: (D)

Resolving workplace disputes with fairness and practical problem‑solving means basing decisions on what best supports the work and the people who do it. When the issue is seating and lighting, the supervisor should arrange the seating so that the lighting is favorable for the greatest number of employees, taking into account the type of work each person performs. This approach keeps conditions functional and equitable, reducing glare or insufficient light for most tasks and avoiding personal penalties or rigid policies that don’t fit the current setup.

This choice is better because it directly improves day‑to‑day work conditions in a fair, objective way. It addresses the root need—adequate lighting for the work being done—without singling anyone out, publicly shaming, or enforcing a blanket change without considering how different tasks require different lighting.