Some Research Shows That Cultural Values and Goals Shape the Kinds

question 19

Multiple Choice

Some research shows that cultural values and goals shape the kinds of discipline that parents use with their children.One example is that Puerto Rican mothers wanted their children to recognize their obligations and connectedness to others; their goals for their children were more ____________ than the goals of European American mothers.

• A)individualistic
• B)sociocentric
• C)authoritative
• D)contextual

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Definitions:

Spans Of Control

The number of subordinates or units that a manager or leader can directly oversee effectively.

Managers

Individuals responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources to achieve specific organizational goals.

Subordinates

Employees or team members who are lower in rank or position and are typically under the direction of a manager or supervisor.

Mechanistic Designs

Mechanistic designs in organizations are structured, hierarchical, and bureaucratic systems, characterized by clear, rigid divisions of labor and centralization of decision-making.