Denise, who comes from a lower-middle-class family, obtained a college degree, interned at a company, worked at that company for many years, and is now its ceo. denise's experiences support the idea of: a. globalization. b. the free rider. c. conflict class. d. meritocracy.

The closest answer is meritocracy. Meritocracy refers to the holding of power or position based on ability or skill instead of family prestige. Like in the case of Denise, she came from a lower middle family and had no influence. She worked her way up with her own skill and ability.