Political sociologist Robert Michels stated that all organizations encounter the "iron cage anarchy"—the tendency to become a bureaucracy ruled by the few. His central idea was that those who control bureaucracies wield power but have no interest in retaining their power

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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According to Baumeister and Leary's theory, the possession of social bonds is associated with ___________ outcomes, and the loss of social bonds is associated with __________ outcomes

(a) positive/positive (b) positive/negative (c) negative/positive (d) negative/negative

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One strategy that a social movement organization may adopt is that of shaping its values, goals, norms, and rhetoric so that they are in keeping with those of the broader society. This practice is referred to as ______.

A. grassroots organizing B. frame alignment C. tactical alignment D. ideological organizing

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Compare normative, coercive, and utilitarian organizations and describe the nature of membership in each

What will be an ideal response?

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Of long-term durable solutions to refugee issues, which is the least common?

a. resettlement into a new country b. reintegration into home country c. integration into a host country d. detention in migration camps

Sociology