The Amish Have Neither the Resources nor the Desire to Use

question 113

Multiple Choice

The Amish have neither the resources nor the desire to use prison as a sanction against members of their community who violate the rules.What sanction do they use instead?

• A) Offenders are flogged or put in stocks to be publicly humiliated for a short period of time.
• B) Monetary fines are used for most norm violations.
• C) Meidung, or shunning, is used, a process whereby no one within the community will associate or even talk with a rule breaker for a set period of time.
• D) The offender is mandated to provide physical labor for the community.

---

Definitions:

Incremental Fixed Cost

Additional fixed costs that are incurred when a company expands its operations or production levels beyond the current scope.

Order Size

The quantity of goods or services purchased in a single transaction or order, which can impact volume discounts, shipping costs, and inventory management.

Trade-off

A situation that involves losing one quality or aspect of something in return for gaining another quality or aspect.

Responsiveness

Refers to the ability of a system or organization to react quickly and effectively to changes, demands, or opportunities.