In Their Book Preparing for Power,Cookson and Persell (1985)explore the Role

question 24

Multiple Choice

In their book Preparing for Power,Cookson and Persell (1985) explore the role that private prep schools play in transmitting power and privilege to the students who attend them.As discussed in your textbook,which is the most important aspect of prep school education?

• A) Private prep schools teach kids good manners and etiquette.
• B) Private prep schools allow students to engage in more upper-class sports and activities.
• C) Private prep schools link students to important social networks that will benefit them for life.
• D) Private prep schools prepare students to give back to their communities by engaging in philanthropic pursuits.

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Definitions:

Classical View

is a management approach that emphasizes efficiency, increasing worker productivity, and a hierarchical organization structure.

CSR

Corporate Social Responsibility; refers to businesses making decisions and taking actions that are beneficial for society as well as the organization.

Profits

The financial gain that is realized when the amount of revenue gained from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes.

Accommodative Strategy

A corporate social responsibility strategy that accepts social responsibility and tries to satisfy society’s basic ethical expectations.