A President of a Company Holds More Power and Has

question 22

Multiple Choice

A president of a company holds more power and has greater access to resources than a mailroom employee. This illustrates which concept?

• A) ascribed social status
• B) achieved social status
• C) social status
• D) status hierarchy

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