According to the Textbook,what Has Been the Relationship Between Higher

question 15

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook,what has been the relationship between higher education and social stratification in recent years?

• A) College education has become much more difficult,causing students to drop out.
• B) College education has become more accessible,causing more students to enroll.
• C) The importance and value of a college education in the job market have increased.
• D) Colleges have become less selective.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Profits

Earnings achieved within a brief period, typically within a year, that often reflect the immediate financial health of a business.

Shareholder Model

a corporate governance model that prioritizes the interests of shareholders in the decision-making process, often focusing on maximizing shareholder value.

Corporate Governance

The framework of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled, often focusing on the interests of shareholders, management, customers, suppliers, financiers, government, and the community.

Financialization

A trend in which financial services, such as investment, become a more dominant sector in the national economy, influencing societal and economic structure.