When Employers Use Diplomas and Degrees to Determine Who Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

When employers use diplomas and degrees to determine who is eligible for jobs, even through the diploma or degree may be irrelevant to the actual work, it becomes a ________ society.

• A) fiduciary
• B) bifurcated
• C) credential
• D) bureaucratic

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Definitions:

CPI

A gauge called the Consumer Price Index assesses the weighted average price shifts in a collection of consumer products and services, encompassing areas like food, healthcare, and transportation.

Economists

Professionals who study the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, often focusing on research, analysis, and the development of economic theories.

Quality Changes

Alterations in the features, specifications, or performance of goods and services, often impacting their perceived value or utility.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

An agency of the United States Department of Labor, responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.