Educational Attainment Seems to Be the Key Variable for Upward

question 111

True/False

Educational attainment seems to be the key variable for upward mobility in the United States.

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Definitions:

Douglas McGregor

An American social psychologist who proposed Theory X and Theory Y, contrasting models of workforce motivation and management.

Theory Y

A management concept that assumes employees are inherently motivated and enjoy their work, requiring less supervision and more collaboration and trust.

Frank Gilbreth

An American engineer, consultant, and author, best known for his work in time and motion study alongside his wife Lillian Gilbreth.

Lillian Gilbreth

Lillian Gilbreth was a pioneering engineer and psychologist known for her contributions to industrial management and ergonomics, often working alongside her husband, Frank Gilbreth.