According to Robert Merton, an Innovator Is an Individual Who

question 39

Multiple Choice

According to Robert Merton, an innovator is an individual who has

• A) abandoned the goal of material success and become compulsively committed to the institutional means.
• B) withdrawn from the goals and means of society.
• C) accepted the goals of society, but pursues them with means regarded as improper.
• D) None of these answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Telecommuting

The practice of working from a remote location outside of the traditional office environment, often from home, leveraging technological connections.

Horizontal Communication

The exchange of information and ideas between individuals or groups at the same level within an organization, promoting collaboration and coordination.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a disdain for other cultures.

Sensory Overload

A condition where one or more of the body's senses experiences over-stimulation from the environment, leading to feelings of discomfort or inability to focus.