Although Computers Are Supplied by the University, Many Professors Never

question 47

Multiple Choice

Although computers are supplied by the university, many professors never quite learn how to use them. Others feel they might break them so they avoid trying anything new. Others save data to their hard drive but also make a paper copy to keep. Such behavior is an example of ________.

• A) cultural lag
• B) cultural leveling
• C) positive sanction
• D) negative sanction

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Definitions:

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James D. Thompson

A sociologist known for his contributions to organizational theory, particularly for his work on organizations as open systems.

Joan Woodward

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