Of course, this also increase the potential for conflict. For example, managers may try to distort job evaluation ratings of a favorite or superstar employee so that the pay for that employee can exceed the maximum permitted for a job of that value. Conversely, compensation professionals will want to preserve pay equity at all costs. Although it takes time, working through such conflicts is worthwhile because managers and employees are less likely to accept the results of a job evaluation study when they are not consulted.