Joe is a plant manager in a large paint-production facility who feels superior to his subordinates, even though he makes far less than the other managers in the plant. The other managers founded and own part of the business. Joe did not. What term best classifies his position in this workplace's status hierarchy?

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Joe's position in the workplace's status hierarchy can be described as a contradictory class location. Although he is a manager, he does not have ownership or control over the means of production like the other managers. This contradiction may lead him to feel superior to his subordinates while still making less than his fellow managers.

Joe Is a Plant Manager in a Large Paint-Production Facility