An Ethnomethodologist Argues That Structures Such as Courtrooms and Hospitals

question 84

Multiple Choice

An ethnomethodologist argues that structures such as courtrooms and hospitals:

• A) are settings that individuals negotiate using common sense rules
• B) are really abstract and irrelevant to interactions
• C) are highly constraining of people and their actions
• D) are features of a patriarchal system that should be dismantled

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Definitions:

Unique Problems

Distinctive or specific issues that do not commonly occur and require tailored solutions.

Organizational Design

The method of shaping an organization's structure and roles to improve efficiency and achieve objectives.

Reporting Relationships

The hierarchical structure within an organization that defines who reports to whom.

Communication Linkages

The channels and methods through which information is exchanged within an organization or between organizations.