Simon Langlois Studied Government Employment in Quebec

question 25

Multiple Choice

Simon Langlois studied government employment in Quebec.He found that even though the government had made efforts to formalize recruitment,more than 40 percent of the people he surveyed found their jobs through personal contacts.In the majority of cases,the personal contacts were fairly casual acquaintances,not close friends.What principle is demonstrated here?

• A) the strength of weak ties
• B) the power of strong triads
• C) the role of group cohesion
• D) the power of groupthink

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Definitions:

Infiltration

The process where a fluid passes into tissues, e.g., when an IV fluid accidentally leaks into the tissue surrounding a vein.

Subcutaneous Injection

An injection administered into the fatty layer below the skin, used for vaccines and certain medications.

Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion

A method of delivering medication at a constant rate under the skin, typically using a pump.

Insulin Pump

A medical device used to administer continuous and regulated doses of insulin to manage diabetes, mimicking the body’s normal release of insulin.