Sociologists Have Found That the Informal Structure of an Organization

question 98

Multiple Choice

Sociologists have found that the informal structure of an organization

• A) includes all members at the lower levels of the organization.
• B) may increase productivity, but doesn't seem to decrease productivity.
• C) develops largely among those most taken for granted in an organization.
• D) is stronger at the top than at the bottom of the organization.

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Definitions:

Social Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement and classification of individuals or groups in society based on wealth, income, social status, occupation, or other criteria.

Marx

Refers to Karl Marx, a 19th-century philosopher, economist, and revolutionary, best known for his theories about capitalism and communism.

Weber

Max Weber, a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist known for his theories on the structure of society, bureaucracy, and the nature of authority.

Status Attainment Model

A sociological perspective that explains an individual's position within society based on educational achievement, occupational status, and other factors.