Making Resources More Scarce Causes Power Differences Across Subunits to Become

question 87

Multiple Choice

Making resources more scarce causes power differences across subunits to become

• A) irrelevant.
• B) reduced.
• C) magnified.
• D) efficient.
• E) inefficient.

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Definitions:

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Talcott Parsons

An influential American sociologist known for his development of sociological theory, particularly regarding the role of social structures and the importance of societal equilibrium.

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