One of the Major Issues in Trade Relations Between the High-

question 64

Multiple Choice

One of the major issues in trade relations between the high- and lower-income countries is trade in:

• A)automobiles.
• B)computers.
• C)textiles.
• D)services.
• E)shoes.

Understand the concept of social facts and their characteristics according to Durkheim.

Comprehend the transition from mechanical to organic societies and its causes.

Recognize the role of dynamic density in societal changes and division of labor.

Differentiate sociology from philosophy and psychology through Durkheim's lens.

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Definitions:

Fordism

Is a method of industrial management based on assembly-line methods of producing inexpensive, uniform commodities in high volume.

McDonaldization

A term referring to the process by which the principles of fast food restaurants, such as efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control, are coming to dominate more sectors of society and everyday life.

Deskilling

The process by which skilled labor within an industry or economy is eliminated by the introduction of technologies or systems that reduce the need for skilled workers.

Economy

The system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a society.