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?

    <p>Presence of unemployed professionals despite an oversupply.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Wealth</p> 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?

    <p>4 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

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