A Sociologist's Subject Matter Presents Some Difficult Research Problems of a Kind

question 16

Multiple Choice

A sociologist's subject matter presents some difficult research problems of a kind that natural scientists rarely have to deal with.Which of the following does NOT describe such a problem?

• A) A sociologist is part of the very subject he or she is studying.
• B) For ethical reasons, it is not permissible to do particular kinds of studies on people.
• C) It is possible to have completely controlled experiments to delineate cause-and-effect relationships.
• D) The causes of social behavior are usually multiple, complex, and intricate.

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Definitions:

Informal Structures

Unofficial relationships and networks within an organization that influence decision-making, information flow, and culture, apart from the formal hierarchy.

Hybrid Structure

An organizational model that combines elements of more than one organizational structure, such as matrix and divisional structures, to benefit from their strengths.

Global Product Organizations

Global product organizations design, produce, and market their products and services on a global scale, taking into account the diverse needs of consumers in different countries.

Divisional Structure

An organizational layout where operations are divided into semi-autonomous units or divisions, each focusing on a specific aspect of the business.