In the Context of the Five Components of Social Media

question 24

Multiple Choice

In the context of the five components of social media information systems (SMIS) , which of the following statements is TRUE of social media (SM) procedures?

• A) They process SM sites using elastic, cloud-based servers.
• B) Organizations develop and operate their own custom, proprietary, social networking application software.
• C) Informality makes SMIS difficult to use.
• D) They are informal, evolving, and socially oriented.

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Definitions:

Egoistic Suicide

A concept in sociology, described by Emile Durkheim, referring to the act of taking one's own life due to a lack of social integration and a sense of not belonging.

Anomic Suicide

The type of suicide occurring when there are disintegrating forces in the society that make individuals feel lost or alone.

Labeling Theory

A sociological theory suggesting that deviance and conformity result not so much from what people do but from how others respond to those actions.

Social Attachment

Emotional bonds and connections formed between individuals, fostering feelings of safety, security, and belonging.