Which of the Following Is an Example of Bureaucratic Organization

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of bureaucratic organization at colleges and universities?

• A) deans teaching sociology courses
• B) professors choosing which text to use in class
• C) students being issued ID numbers
• D) soccer coaches being hired because of interest rather than skill

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Definitions:

Positive Externality

A beneficial effect experienced by a third party due to an economic activity, without compensation.

Socially Optimal

Refers to a state or condition in which resources are allocated in the most efficient manner from the perspective of society as a whole, maximizing overall well-being.

Market Quantity

Refers to the total amount of a particular good or service that is available for purchase in a market at a specific point in time.

Technology Spillover

An external benefit that results when knowledge spreads among individuals and firms.