Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3: "When the rules feel unstable, people protect t...

Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3: "When the rules feel unstable, people protect themselves by shrinking the game to the contract."?

A. People tend to violate their employment agreements when they perceive that the workplace regulations are no longer consistently applied by the management.

B. Because of the unpredictability of office policies, workers often expand their roles beyond the contract to ensure they remain safe from potential layoffs.

C. In response to perceived workplace instability, individuals safeguard their well-being by limiting their professional contributions to the minimum legal requirements.

D. Unstable environments encourage employees to negotiate new contracts that clearly define the rules of the game to avoid further emotional exhaustion.