Status Characteristics Are

question 35

Multiple Choice

Status characteristics are:

• A)achieved personal attributes, like educational attainment or occupational standing, that serve as
• B)the basis for group membership
• C)attributes, like being male or level of education, that affect the way people are perceived and
• D)treated
• E)behaviors people display in face-to-face interactions, like friendliness or competence, that give
• F) them status within a group
• G) dimensions of group membership within society, like being female or White, that have social
• H) consequences despite their biological basis
• I) micro-level attributes independent of society's system of stratification (e.g., marital status)

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Definitions:

Peak Periods

Times of significantly higher demand or activity in a business cycle, often leading to increased stress on resources and operations.

Overtime

Extra hours worked beyond the normal full-time working hours, usually compensated at a higher pay rate.

Capacity Management

The process of managing a company's ability to produce goods or services in a way that maximizes efficiency and meets market demand.

Demand Variation

The fluctuation in customer demand over a certain period, often impacting inventory management, pricing, and production planning.