Sumerian Attempts to Organize and Control Their World Are Reflected

question 16

Multiple Choice

Sumerian attempts to organize and control their world are reflected in which of the following practices?

• A)Placing small statues of themselves in temples
• B)Hymns sung at dawn and dusk by priest-king and his retinue
• C)Divination
• D)The use of magical charms to compel the gods to do their bidding

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Definitions:

Bureaucratic Organizational Structure

An organizational model characterized by a hierarchy of authority, formalized rules and procedures, and impersonal relationships.

Flexible Organization Structure

Describes an organizational framework that can easily adapt to changes, allowing for modifications in structures and processes.

Horizontal Differentiation

The division of roles and responsibilities within an organization that focuses on the specialization and expertise of its members, rather than their rank or status.

Vertical Differentiation

The way an organization structures its hierarchy of authority, creating levels of management and rank within the company.