Which of the Following Would NOT Be Regarded by Weber

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be regarded by Weber as a major characteristic of bureaucracy?

• A) heavy reliance on written rules and regulations
• B) a clear-cut division of labor
• C) a tendency toward favoritism and nepotism
• D) a clear distinction between public and private spheres
• E) None of these are major characteristics of bureaucracy according to Weber.

Appreciate the role of evolution in the diversity and adaptation of organisms.

Understand the structure and significance of phylogenetic trees in representing evolutionary relationships.

Comprehend the importance and mechanisms of homeostasis in organisms.

Recognize the importance of cell differentiation and specialization in multicellular organisms.

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Definitions:

Low Conformity

The tendency of an individual or group to resist adhering to the norms or standards of a larger community or society.

Groupthink

An occurrence in a group setting where the urge for consensus or uniformity leads to unreasonable or maladaptive choices in decision-making.

Direct Pressure

A form of influence where individuals are explicitly urged or coerced by others to engage in certain behaviors or make specific choices.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.