When Employers and Higher Educators Discuss the Widening of the Skill

question 18

Multiple Choice

When employers and higher educators discuss the widening of the skill gap, they are referring to __________.

• A) differences between skills new graduates have and skills that employers are demanding
• B) a lack of interest in teaching the skills that employers currently desire
• C) ethical conflicts over skills learned and skills that employers require
• D) confusion over skills employers desire and skills that educators want to teach

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Definitions:

Rawlsian Justice

A theory of justice developed by John Rawls that emphasizes equal basic rights, equality of opportunity, and the promotion of the interests of the least advantaged members of society.

Social Contract

A theory or model that explains the origin of society and government as an implicit agreement among individuals to ensure collective security and welfare.

Distributional Justice

The ethical consideration of the fairness in the spread of wealth, income, and resources among all members of society.

Rawlsian Justice

A theory of justice that emphasizes fairness and equality, proposing that social and economic inequalities should be arranged to benefit the least advantaged members of society.