Julio and Waylin both work at a trendy uptown clothing store and were hired at the same time. Julio was recently promoted over Waylin (who is balding), even though Julio often misses work. Which element of status explains this occurrence?
A) power a person wield over others
B) person's ability to contribute to group goals
C) an individual's personal characteristics
D) group interactions
E) the size of the organization

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Julio's promotion despite missing work suggests that personal characteristics, such as physical appearance, may have played a role in the decision. Waylin's balding could have been a factor in his being passed over for the promotion.

Julio and Waylin Both Work at a Trendy Uptown Clothing