What Does a Meritocratic Conception of Equality of Opportunity Involve

question 8

Multiple Choice

What does a meritocratic conception of equality of opportunity involve? Please select all that apply.

• A) It is unfair to choose between candidates for a job on the basis of their sex
• B) Appointment should be decided on the basis of the talents of the applicants
• C) There should be equal numbers of men and women in each occupation
• D) The best applicant in terms of skills and qualifications relevant to the job should be appointed

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Definitions:

Scheduling

The process of organizing, planning, and arranging time-specific tasks or events, typically to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Quantity

The amount or number of a material or immaterial entity that is considered as a unit or an aggregate.

Productivity

A measure of efficiency that calculates the amount of output produced per unit of input.

Inputs

Resources such as labor, materials, and capital that are used in the production process to create goods or services.