In Which of the Following Types of Societies Would You

question 54

Multiple Choice

In which of the following types of societies would you expect to find monarchy as the political system?

• A) hunting and gathering
• B) agrarian
• C) industrial
• D) postindustrial

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Definitions:

Formal Organizations

Structured groups established for specific purposes, characterized by regulations, hierarchies, and standard operating procedures to coordinate members' activities.

Bureaucracies

Organizational structures designed to carry out administrative tasks efficiently, often characterized by standardized procedures and hierarchical division of responsibilities.

Macro

Pertains to a large-scale or overall approach, often used in contrast with micro, which focuses on smaller units within a system.

McDonaldization

A term used to describe the increasing rationalization of the workplace and society, following principles of fast-food restaurants such as efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control.