Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Social Stratification

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes social stratification?

• A) It refers to the disproportionate number of the poor who are women.
• B) It is movement from one social class to another.
• C) It is a society's ranking of people based on their access to valued resources such as wealth, power, and prestige.
• D) It refers to the concept of rewarding people solely for what they do and how well, rather than their ascribed status.
• E) It refers to the array of subsidies, tax breaks, and assistance that the government has created for businesses.

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Definitions:

Job Control Unionism

A unionism approach focused on managing aspects of work such as hiring, promotions, layoffs, and work rules through collective bargaining.

Worker Control

A form of workplace governance in which employees have a direct say in the management and operational decisions of the organization.

Decision-Making

The process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.

Scientific Management

A management theory developed by Frederick Taylor aiming to improve economic efficiency and labor productivity through systematic study and analysis of workflow.