According to Merton, Losing Touch with Success Goals While Abiding

question 31

Multiple Choice

According to Merton, losing touch with success goals while abiding compulsively by the institutionalized means is

• A) retreatism.
• B) innovation.
• C) conformity.
• D) ritualism.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that change in direct proportion to the level of production or business activity.

Profit

The financial gain or return derived from an investment, transaction, or operation after subtracting all costs, expenses, and taxes.

Utilization

The extent to which an entity (e.g., equipment, workforce) is being used efficiently to produce goods or services.

Efficiency

The ratio of the output produced to the input resources used in the production process, indicating the effectiveness of resource utilization.