A Study of the Garbage That People Throw Away May

question 19

Multiple Choice

A study of the garbage that people throw away may reveal more about their lifestyles than surveys and interviews because __________.

• A) garbage is easier to analyze than survey data
• B) people may not accurately report their behaviors
• C) fieldwork in garbage dumps is less expensive
• D) surveys and interviews are done by sociologists

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Definitions:

Decentralized

The distribution of functions, powers, or people away from a central location or authority, often applied in contexts such as government, technology, and organizational structures.

Organizational Structure

Describes the system of task, workflow, reporting, and authority relationships within a company; it determines how the roles, power, and responsibilities are assigned, controlled, and coordinated, and how information flows between the various levels of an organization.

Power To Make Decisions

The authority or capacity to determine actions or policies within an organization or personal scope.

Divisional

Pertains to a structural strategy in organizations where operations are divided based on distinct products, services, markets, or geographical locations.