Why Are Special Interest Groups So Powerful

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why are special interest groups so powerful?

• A)Because voters are rationally ignorant about how laws designed to help special interest groups are harmful to
• Everyone else.
• B)Because special interest groups have a self-interest in passing favorable legislation-they stand to gain millions of
• Dollars, while each taxpayer loses only several
• Dollars.
• C)Neither of these explanations is correct.
• D)Both of these explanations are correct.(True Answer )Correct

Define the concept of virtual teams and understand their significance in modern organizational settings.

Understand various team decision-making structures and their characteristics.

Recognize the importance of creating and maintaining team cohesiveness.

Identify and apply strategies to increase team cohesiveness.

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Definitions:

Instrumental Trait

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Masculinity

A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with boys and men as expressed by individuals or groups, varying culturally and historically.

Parsons

Talcott Parsons, an influential American sociologist known for his development of the social action theory and contributions to the functionalist perspective in sociology.

Complementary Gender Roles

The concept that traditional roles assigned to men and women are distinct but equally important and that these roles complement each other.