In Political Theory, a Social Contract Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

In political theory, a social contract is

• A) an agreement people make with one another to form a government and abide by its rules and laws, and in return, the government promises to protect the people's rights and welfare and promote their best interests.
• B) a civil agreement.
• C) a peace accord.
• D) an alliance of racial and ethnic groups within a society with the goal of keeping social order.
• E) a mediated peace.

Grasp the concept of bioprospecting and its applications in discovering new treatments.

Realize the methodology and importance of comparing genetic sequences for vaccine development and evolutionary studies.

Understand the concept and processes involved in concerted evolution.

Gain skills in constructing and interpreting similarity matrices based on genetic sequences.

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Definitions:

Organisation Development

A branch of study committed to elevating the capabilities and knowledge of individuals to foster more successful change and performance in organizations, through a combination of research, theoretical insights, and practice.

Behavioural Science

The study of the interactions among organisms and their environment, focusing on the psychological, social, and biological aspects of behavior.

Organisational Effectiveness

The measure of an organization's efficiency in achieving its goals and objectives with the optimal use of resources.

Lewin's Planned-Change Process

A model that outlines the steps for successful organizational change: unfreezing, changing, and refreezing.