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A large urban electric utility posts for a 'Distribution System Supervisor' with three prerequisites: (i) a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; (ii) a valid Professional Electrical Engineer (P.E.) license; (iii) at least five years of supervisory experience in electric power distribution. Applicant A holds the degree and the P.E. license but has only three years of supervisory experience. Applicant B holds the degree and has five years of supervisory experience but does not hold a P.E. license. Applicant C holds all three prerequisites. The utility rejects A and B and hires C. A files a complaint alleging that the utility’s use of occupational qualifications is unlawful. Which of the following statements best captures (a) the controlling doctrine governing occupational qualifications under the Labor Code’s management prerogative, (b) distinguishes legitimate occupational qualifications from other hiring requirements or discriminatory practices, and (c) applies to this scenario?