What Do Sociologists Call Behaviors That Are Rational for Any

question 83

Multiple Choice

What do sociologists call behaviors that are rational for any given individual but that lead to disaster for an entire group?

• A) cultural leveling
• B) postmodern dilemmas
• C) social dilemmas
• D) fads

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Definitions:

Work-related Outcomes

Consequences or results that arise in a professional environment, impacting employee performance, satisfaction, or company achievements.

Successful Performance

Denotes achieving or exceeding the set goals, objectives, or standards in a given task, project, or organizational achievement, often measured against predetermined benchmarks.

Externally Imposed Goals

Objectives set by outside entities or stakeholders, not originating from within the organization itself, that influence its direction and strategies.

Goal Setting

The process of identifying specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives to guide actions and measure progress.