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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The concept illustrated in this scenario is status hierarchy, which refers to the ordering of individuals or groups based on their level of power, privilege, and access to resources. The president of a company has a higher status in the hierarchy than a mailroom employee.

A President of a Company Holds More Power and Has