Sam is a factory foreman who manages the work of seven machinists in his department. according to gilbert and kahl's update of weber's model of social class, sam would be classified as
a) a worker
b) upper middle class
c) lower middle class
d) working class

By definition, Weber's model of social class has found its roots in the idea of Karl Marx which mainly revolves around the idea that the social hierarchy is an essential component in our society. In accordance with his social class model, we can conclude that Sam would most likely belong to the upper middle class.

The answer is an appellate court.