The Institutional Ethnography (IE) Method of Research Developed by Dorothy

question 34

Multiple Choice

The institutional ethnography (IE) method of research developed by Dorothy Smith recognizes that texts or documents ________.

• A) are limited in their use because the original intention of their creation is often unknown
• B) can reveal standardized practices and relations of ruling
• C) carry only social importance in relation to the group that created it
• D) are usually created by powerful white males, and therefore need to be analyzed critically

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Definitions:

Waste Disposal Company

A business specialized in the collection, transport, processing, or disposal of waste materials.

Internal Revenue Service

The U.S. government agency responsible for tax collection and tax law enforcement.

Enabling Legislation

A statute enacted by Congress that authorizes the creation of an administrative agency and specifies the name, composition, purpose, and powers of the agency.

Administrative Agencies

Governmental bodies having jurisdiction to implement and enforce specific legislation.