If 100 Working-Class People Move Upward on the Class Ladder

question 48

Multiple Choice

If 100 working-class people move upward on the class ladder and, at the same time, 100 middle-class people move downward, sociologists would consider this an example of ________ mobility.

• A) structural
• B) intergenerational
• C) upward
• D) exchange

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Definitions:

Involving Others

The act of engaging additional individuals in activities or decision-making processes to leverage diverse perspectives and expertise.

Planning Process

A systematic series of steps taken to achieve a specific aim, including goal setting, strategy development, and resource allocation.

Benchmarking

The practice of comparing business processes and performance metrics to industry bests and best practices from other companies.

External Comparisons

The act of evaluating one's performance, practices, or characteristics by measuring them against those of other entities or benchmarks.