Elizabeth Is Part of a Group Protesting Against a Factory

question 95

Multiple Choice

Elizabeth is part of a group protesting against a factory that is polluting the air and water and consequently killing the local bird population. Despite repeated efforts, neither the company nor government officials have taken any action. Elizabeth and her group are now wondering if their time and efforts will ever be rewarded. According to Cable and Beson, what stage of collective action is this environmental group experiencing?

• A)1
• B)2
• C) 3
• D) 4

---

Definitions:

Apology

An expression of regret or sorrow for having caused inconvenience, harm, or offense, often accompanied by an acknowledgment of responsibility and a gesture of making amends.

Pragmatist Approach

A practical approach to problems and affairs that focuses on the success of the outcomes rather than the adherence to any abstract principles.

Purist Approach

A methodology or philosophy that advocates for maintaining the original or core principles of an ideology, discipline, or practice without incorporating external influences or innovations.

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and practices that characterize an organization and influence its members' behaviors and attitudes.