Answers off case study:

a.Employers don’t have to choose between nice employees and top performers. Being nice is just one
part of a person’s personality and doesn’t decide how well they do their job. Even if someone is nice,
they can still be really good at what they do. There are other things that matter, like skills, knowledge,
and how hard they work. It’s possible to find employees who are both nice and really good at their job.

b. Being nice can be important in certain jobs where working together, getting along, and keeping people
happy is really important. Jobs where you have to talk to clients a lot, help customers, work in teams, or
be a leader who keeps everyone happy can benefit from having nice people. Being nice can make the
work environment better, help people communicate well, and make everyone on the team feel good.

But sometimes being too nice can hurt how well you do your job. Jobs where you have to make tough
choices, negotiate contracts, or work in high-pressure situations might need people who are more
assertive and competitive. If you’re too nice in those situations, you might not get the best results, miss
out on opportunities, or not be able to stand up for yourself.

c. The reason that being nice affects men’s earnings more than women’s earnings might be because of
what society expects from men and women. People usually think that men should be tough and
competitive, while women should be kind and nice. In jobs where being tough and good at negotiating is
really important, men who are too nice might not be seen as successful. This can mean they get paid less
or don’t get promoted as much. On the other hand, being nice can actually help women in their careers
because it fits with what people expect from them. But remember, this doesn’t apply to everyone and
things can be different depending on where you work and the culture around you.