A deliberately constructed group that is bound by explicit rules and aimed at achieving goals is a(n) __________
a. collection
b. category
c. bureaucracy
d. organization
Answer: D
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The university's administration has increased class size without receiving input from the faculty or considering that some courses need to have low enrollments
In view of this, what is the most probable reaction the professors will take to this latest administrative decision? A) The faculty will call a wildcat strike to protest the insensitivity of the administration. B) The faculty will stage a "blue flu" and call in sick on the first day of class. C) More faculty members will feel they have lost ownership of their classes and are just "employees." D) More faculty members will apply to be administrators to ensure this type of action will not be repeated.
Which of the following is an example of secularization at the macro-level of society?
A. Religious groups become more like social movements. B. Religious doctrine ceases to become the basis of legal rulings. C. People stop attending services on a weekly basis. D. There is a drop in those claiming a religious affiliation.
The McDonaldization of society has resulted in what sociologically significant outcome?
A. People eat more expensive food that is less nutritious. B. Social life is more homogeneous, more rigid, and less personal. C. Service workers are more satisfied with their jobs. D. We have a wider variety of products to choose from in restaurants.