Professionals and Professions in the Philippines

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What is the main function of the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) in the Philippines?

To oversee the establishment of colleges and universities in the country.

To manage the unemployment rate among professionals in the country.

To provide education to professionals in various fields.

To ensure that college/university graduates are qualified professionals before practicing their professions. (correct)

Why do some Filipino professionals seek work abroad?

To avoid the oversight of the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC).

To receive specialized training not available in the Philippines.

Due to lack of opportunities in the Philippines. (correct)

To pursue careers in different fields than those offered domestically.

How does Louis D. Brandeis define a profession?

An occupation that requires physical labor for financial gain.

A career path that focuses on self-enrichment through monetary success.

A field of work where intellectual training is pursued for the sake of others. (correct)

An area where financial rewards are considered the primary measure of success.

What problem does the text highlight regarding the professional landscape in the Philippines?

Presence of unemployed professionals despite an oversupply. Signup and view all the answers

In Banhart and Barnhart's words, what characterizes a profession?

An area where intellectual training is pursued for personal development. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern behind the establishment of a Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC)?

Verifying that professionals are qualified to provide quality services to the public. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a requirement for a professional to possess?

Wealth Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of years of rigorous study required to acquire a Bachelor's degree in the Philippines, as a foundation for a profession?

4 years Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a common feature of a profession?

Requirement to have an Intellectual Quotient (IQ) above genius level Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation for professionals to share their acquired knowledge and skills with others?

To fulfill their natural tendency to communicate what they possess Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is a vital factor for a successful profession?

Health Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main function of the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) in the Philippines?

Why do some Filipino professionals seek work abroad?

How does Louis D. Brandeis define a profession?

What problem does the text highlight regarding the professional landscape in the Philippines?

In Banhart and Barnhart's words, what characterizes a profession?

What is the primary concern behind the establishment of a Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC)?

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a requirement for a professional to possess?

What is the minimum number of years of rigorous study required to acquire a Bachelor's degree in the Philippines, as a foundation for a profession?

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a common feature of a profession?

What is the primary motivation for professionals to share their acquired knowledge and skills with others?

According to the passage, which of the following is a vital factor for a successful profession?

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