According to Robert Merton's Strain Theory,how Would You Classify a Low-Paid,yet

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to Robert Merton's strain theory,how would you classify a low-paid,yet compulsively conforming bank teller who never seems to want to get ahead but never seems to do anything wrong?

• A)innovator
• B)ritualist
• C)retreatist
• D)rebel

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Definitions:

Service Departments

Units within a business not directly involved in primary operations but support other departments, e.g., HR and IT.

Support Departments

Units within an organization that provide essential services or support to the primary production or operational departments.

Production Departments

Departments within a company responsible for the manufacturing or production of goods.

Support Departments

Units within an organization that provide essential services but do not directly contribute to the production of goods or services sold.