A social group or organization in which people are allocated to positions according to their abilities and credentials is known as a ______.

A. democracy
B. theology
C. meritocracy
D. equal opportunity


Answer: C

Sociology

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In the core ________ tends to predominate, whereas in the periphery we tend to find ________

a . wage-labor; forced labor systems b. sharecropping; forced labor systems c. slavery; serfdom d. wage-labor; semi-coercive labor systems

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Which of the following represents a glass ceiling effect?

A) Patricia was not promoted to the position of a marketing manager because Anthony was more qualified for the position. B) Donna received a biased job evaluation by Scott, her manager, who favors his male team members over her. C) Timothy was not selected for a job because he did not have the relevant skills for it. D) Amy, who is a mother of two children, experiences a large pay gap compared to thesinglewomen at her office.

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The knowledge base of a profession includes all of the following EXCEPT

a. theoretical knowledge. b. technique. c. practical information. d. research published in journals. e. professional culture.

Sociology

To ________ is to get people's compliance by convincing them of the correctness of your position and goals.

A. coerce B. organize C. reward D. persuade

Sociology