According to the Iron Law of Oligarchy, When Power Is

question 44

Multiple Choice

According to the iron law of oligarchy, when power is consolidated in a few top positions in an organization,

• A) powerholders will be overthrown by less powerful groups.
• B) power will become redistributed to the masses.
• C) the select powerholders will misuse their power.
• D) powerholders will decide to close down the organization.

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Definitions:

Apparent Narrowing

The perceived reduction in size or scope of an object or concept, often as a result of specific conditions or perspectives.

Principle Of Closure

A psychological tendency to perceive a complete image even when the sensory information is incomplete, based on our brain's preference for simplicity and continuity.

Neon Sign

A lighting display made of glass tubes that have been filled with a gas and bent into the shape of letters or decorative designs, which emit light when electrified.

Perceive Complete

The ability or tendency to see something as fully formed or entirely comprehensible, often filled in by the mind's understanding.