In Investigating Hispanic Representation in Managerial and Professional Occupations, Researchers

question 25

Multiple Choice

In investigating Hispanic representation in managerial and professional occupations, researchers found

• A) Hispanics are equally represented in management and professional occupations relative to their representation in the U.S. population.
• B) Hispanics are over-represented in management and professional occupations relative to their representation in the U.S. population.
• C) language proficiency is one of the strongest predictors of working in a managerial or professional job for Hispanics and Whites.
• D) education level has little influence on whether Hispanics are represented in managerial or professional jobs.

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