Which form of justice focuses on fairness of the explanations and information provided during decision communication?

• A. Procedural Justice
• B. Interactional Justice
• C. Informational Justice
• D. Distributive Justice

Answer: (C)

The key idea is fairness in the explanations and information given when a decision is communicated. This is informational justice. It focuses on whether people feel they received clear, honest, timely, and sufficient justification for the decision, including the data or reasons behind it and the answers to their questions.

Procedural justice, in contrast, looks at the fairness of the processes used to reach decisions—whether rules were applied consistently, with voice, and with opportunities to appeal. Interactional justice is about the quality of interpersonal treatment during the process, such as respect and courtesy. Distributive justice concerns whether the outcomes or allocations themselves are fair.

So, when the emphasis is on how well the decision’s rationale and underlying information are conveyed, informational justice is the best fit. For example, a supervisor who explains the reasons behind a policy change, shares supporting data, and clearly answers staff questions demonstrates informational justice.