John Meyer and Brian Rowan's Research Outlining the Informal Networks

question 79

Multiple Choice

John Meyer and Brian Rowan's research outlining the informal networks that exist in all bureaucracies adds to Weber's ideal type of bureaucracy by showing that informal relations

• A) are limited only to government agencies.
• B) are the "unofficial ways" that bureaucracies are run.
• C) allow bureaucratic officials to ignore standard operating procedures without the risk of punishment.
• D) are more important than the formal rules governing the organization.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process through which associations are formed between a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus, leading to a learned response.

Low-Balling

A sales tactic where an initially low price is offered to attract a buyer before it is increased by adding costs or changing conditions.

Foot-In-The-Door

A persuasion technique where agreement to a small request increases the likelihood of compliance with a larger request later.

Cognitive Components

The mental processes involved in perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning, which are fundamental to understanding and responding to the environment.