Which is the correct analysis of vertical and horizontal mobility in career?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: In vertical mobility position level may rise and in horizontal mobility field may change at the same level
Vertical mobility means moving to a higher or lower position in the career hierarchy, often involving changed responsibility, status or pay; for example, moving from assistant to manager. Horizontal mobility means changing a role, department, organisation or field while remaining broadly at a similar level. Option A is incorrect because mobility describes career change, not unemployment. Exam tip: vertical means movement up or down the hierarchy; horizontal means change at the same level.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
In vertical mobility position level may rise and in horizontal mobility field may change at the same level
Why is this the correct answer?
Vertical mobility means moving to a higher or lower position in the career hierarchy, often involving changed responsibility, status or pay; for example, moving from assistant to manager. Horizontal mobility means changing a role, department, organisation or field while remaining broadly at a similar level. Option A is incorrect because mobility describes career change, not unemployment. Exam tip: vertical means movement up or down the hierarchy; horizontal means change at the same level.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Work, Livelihood and Career. Topic: Work, careers and livelihood.
