What concept refers to all factors outside an organization that affect the organization's operation?
a. oligarchy
b. organizational environment
c. secondary environment
d. competition
b
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At one time, Methodists prohibited members from playing cards, dancing, and going to movies. Since then, these prohibitions have been dismantled. What is this shifting of focus from spiritual matters to worldly matters called?
A) church legitimation of the social order B) modernization of religion C) secularization of culture D) secularization of religion
Test the null hypothesis that gender and support for welfare are independent (alpha = .05). Begin by stating the research hypothesis
Research Hypothesis: Obtained statistic score: Decision: Interpretation: What will be an ideal response?
When sociologists stress that deviance is relative, they mean that:
a. relative to criminal acts, deviance is a minor form of nonconformity. b. it runs in the family, among relatives. c. whether an act is regarded as deviant or not often depends on the time, place, or individual. d. deviance is related to more serious criminal offenses.
Based on secularization theory, how would modernization impact religious organizations in a technologically advanced country?
A. by increasing congregation members online B. by reducing the influence religion has on society C. by promoting religion to all areas of the world D. by increasing acceptance of different religions