Zi Needs a Favour from Miguel, but She Does Not

question 53

Multiple Choice

Zi needs a favour from Miguel, but she does not know Miguel. However, she knows Elena, who knows Miguel. Therefore, Zi calls Elena and asks her to ask Miguel if he can offer assistance. What social relationship is Zi using to obtain assistance?

• A) an informal social network
• B) a formal social network
• C) a bureaucracy
• D) a social group

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