A special type of complex organization characterized by explicit rules and a hierarchical authority structure designed to maximize efficiency is called a:

a. voluntary association.
b. bureaucracy.
c. community.
d. culture.


b

Sociology

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Suppose a researcher hypothesizes that an increase in education leads to increased income. What is the independent variable?

a. years of education b. income c. both a and b d. none of the above

Sociology

Because of an aging populace, the total population of Japan is expected to decrease by roughly __________ million people between 2011 and 2035

a. 2 b. 9 c. 17 d. 22

Sociology

The idea behind microfinancing first emerged in

A. the 1920s. B. the 1970s. C. 1986. D. 2005.

Sociology

The all-volunteer military has overcome the problem of class inequality previously associated with military service.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology