In His 1956 Book on Corporate America,The Organization Man,William Whyte

question 102

Multiple Choice

In his 1956 book on corporate America,The Organization Man,William Whyte Jr.contended

• A) the ideal of rugged individualism had been reestablished in the business community.
• B) women and minorities had little chance for advancement in American corporations.
• C) corporate wealth was not being fairly shared with workers.
• D) the "inner-directed man" had become "other-directed."
• E) a worker's most valuable trait in the corporate work setting was to get along.

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Definitions:

Internal Boundaries

Psychological distinctions made by individuals to manage their thoughts and feelings.

Family System

A concept in psychology and sociology that views the family as a complex set of interactions and relationships, influencing and being influenced by each member.

Expected Behavior

The actions or reactions anticipated from an individual in a particular context or situation.

Societal Norms

The shared rules, standards, and expectations that guide behavior and interactions within a society.