Michael D. Bayles | The Professions
In this reading, Bayles discusses the characteristics of being a professional and the complex relationship between generally autonomous professionals and their supervisors. He distinguishes between consulting and scholarly professions, concluding with a discussion of how professions monopolize services in order to keep out untrained practitioners.
-Which type of professional has traditionally practiced on a fee-for-service basis?
A) consulting
B) scholarly
C) supervisory
D) economic

Question

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Consulting professionals have traditionally practiced on a fee-for-service basis, as they provide specialized services directly to clients who pay for those services.

Michael D. Bayles | the Professions