Explain John Hagan's Power?control Theory

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Essay

Explain John Hagan's power?control theory. What does it set out to explain? What kind of theories does it attempt to blend? Do Hagan's Canadian data support his own theory? What do you conclude from research conducted by others to test power-control theory?

Recognize the role of social organization in facilitating or hindering criminal activities.

Identify the characteristics and consequences of bureaucratic organizations.

Distinguish between different social categories and their implications.

Appreciate the influence of social structures on individual and group behavior.

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Definitions:

Diffusion

The process by which an innovation is communicated through certain channels over time among the members of a social system.

Creativity

The ability to produce original and valuable ideas or solutions by thinking outside conventional boundaries or patterns.

Motivation

The processes that account for an individual's intensity, direction, and persistence of effort toward attaining a goal.

Product Innovations

The introduction of a good or service that is new or significantly improved with respect to its characteristics or intended uses.