When People Borrow Ideas, Practices, or Objects from Elsewhere, They

question 23

Multiple Choice

When people borrow ideas, practices, or objects from elsewhere, they usually modify them so that they fit into the local way of life. A common anthropological term describing this process is

• A) Adjustment.
• B) Indigenization.
• C) Cultural imperialism.
• D) Cosmopolitanism.

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Definitions:

Beck Rights

Refers to the rights of union members to object to the portion of their dues being used for purposes other than collective bargaining, contract administration, or grievance adjustment.

Dues

Regular payments made by members to a union or organization to fund its operations and activities.

Grievance Filings

The formal submission of a complaint by an employee regarding a violation of workplace policies or conditions.

Aggressiveness

A behavioral characteristic that involves acting in a forceful, assertive, or hostile manner, often used in the context of competition or conflict.