SOCB54H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: W. M. Keck Observatory, Paralegal, Medicare Fraud
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Four hallmark characteristics: possession of abstract, specialized knowledge, autonomy, authority : over both clients and other occupational groups, altruism. Some occupations possess all , or most, of these characteristics. All jobs require some skill and knowledge: the question is how much. Professional jobs require knowledge that only a few have the capacity to acquire. Professional knowledge is linked to the well-being of individuals(doctors and medical knowledge, lawyers and legal knowledge) Professional schools (u of t"s law school, medical school) Professional associations(e. g. law society of upper canada, ontario medical. Association): they act as gatekeepers, controlling entry to the profession, all professions require a license (how is this acquired?) It is illegal to practice without a license for these professions. Ex: medicare fraud - individual who practised without a license of his own. These ppl don"t get caught due to errors in the work. Someone going through the books & making sure everyone is an accredited member.
