Briefly Summaries Both Social Dominance and System Justification Theories

question 37

Essay

Briefly summaries both social dominance and system justification theories. Explain how each explains the perpetuation of unequal group hierarchies. Explain what a legitimizing ideology is and provide an example that researchers have examined.

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Definitions:

Boundaryless Organization

A type of company structure that eliminates traditional barriers between departments as well as barriers between the organization and the external environment.

Functional Organization

An organizational structure where the company is divided into departments based on their functions or specialties, such as marketing, finance, and operations.

Collaborative Structure

An organizational format that promotes teamwork and joint efforts across departments or groups to achieve common objectives.

Matrix Structure

A management approach that organizes employees by both function and product, allowing for more efficient communication across departments.