Michael D. Bayles | the Professions

question 53

Multiple Choice

Michael D. Bayles | The Professions
In this reading, Bayles discusses the characteristics of being a professional and the complex relationship between generally autonomous professionals and their supervisors. He distinguishes between consulting and scholarly professions, concluding with a discussion of how professions monopolize services in order to keep out untrained practitioners.
-Which of the following is NOT a characteristic associated with being a professional?

• A) autonomy in individual work
• B) extensive intellectual training
• C) an instinctive skill
• D) an ability that provides a service to society

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Definitions:

Property Damage

Physical harm or destruction to someone's property, diminishing its value or utility.

Private Nuisance

A disturbance or interference with an individual's use or enjoyment of their property, without trespassing onto the property.

Farm Animals

Domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce labor and commodities such as meat, eggs, and wool.

Music

An art form consisting of sound and silence, organized in time, often combining vocal or instrumental sounds for emotional expression, entertainment, or ceremonial purposes.