A Professional Group Has a Monopoly Over a Prestigious Occupation

question 87

Multiple Choice

A professional group has a monopoly over a prestigious occupation.The group retains control over this occupation because,in order enter the occupation or perform any of its job duties,a person has to have a certain degree and pass a licensing exam.This is an example of

• A)credentialing.
• B)cultural capital.
• C)social capital.
• D)social reproduction.

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Definitions:

Formal Organizational Structure

The officially designated arrangement of roles, responsibilities, and relationships within an organization.

Communication Channels

The means through which information is transmitted from one party to another, including verbal, non-verbal, and electronic methods.

Formal Structures

The officially designated channels of communication and hierarchies within an organization that dictate how tasks are assigned and coordinated.

Vertical Layers

The hierarchical levels or stages within an organization or system, usually indicating positions of authority.