A Violation of Social Norms Defining Appropriate or Proper Behavior

question 21

Multiple Choice

A violation of social norms defining appropriate or proper behavior under a particular set of circumstances is known as:

• A) Deviance
• B) Theory
• C) Hypothesis
• D) Social Process Theory

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Definitions:

Horizontal Structure

An organizational design that minimizes hierarchical levels, promoting a decentralized decision-making process, and encouraging collaboration across departments.

Vertical Structure

An organizational layout where each level of management reports to a higher level, creating a hierarchy of authority.

Functional Structure

An organizational design that groups employees by their specialized roles or functions, such as marketing or finance.

Network Structure

The arrangement and interconnection of nodes in a network, including how data flows and is managed within the network.