Processes of Allocation to Open and Closed Positions in Social Structure
Processes of Allocation to Open and Closed Positions in Social Structure
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社会结构中开放头寸和封闭头寸的分配过程
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1983
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A. B. Sørensen
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A. B. Sørensen
Abstract This paper analyses mechanisms of allocation to closed positions in social structure. Closed positions are characterized by only being available when vacated by the previous incumbent, so that new allocations resulting in new matches between people and persons cannot be linked to changes in performance or the availability of more qualified candidates. The mechanism of allocation in closed position systems, called vacancy competition, is contrasted to the allocated mechanism operating in open position systems that are competitive markets. The paper presents conceptual and methodological implications of vacancy competition for research on the labor market and on allocation to instructional groups in schools.