Which Term Refers to a Social System in Which Status

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to a social system in which status is assumed to be acquired through individual ability and efforts?

• A)tracking
• B)credentialism
• C)meritocracy
• D)educational bureaucracy

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Definitions:

Employment at Will

A legal doctrine that means an employer can terminate an employee at any time for any reason, except an illegal one, and an employee can leave just as freely.

Employment Discrimination Law

Laws and regulations aimed at preventing workplace discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, physical disability, and age.

Labor Law

Legislation concerned with the rights and responsibilities of workers, employers, and unions.

Federal Labor Laws

Legislation at the federal level governing the rights and duties of employers and employees within the workforce.