Matthew is a factory worker who has a high school degree. He would like to be promoted to the managerial position, but José, who has a bachelor's degree, obtains the position. What does this exemplify?

A. discriminatory meritocracy
B. credentialism
C. workplace bias
D. commercialization


Answer: B

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