For Many Mainline Churches, the _____, Which Is the Injunction

question 41

Multiple Choice

For many mainline churches, the _____, which is the injunction to be an agent of social protest and social reform, is criticized because it is divisive, alienating some members who disagree with the position taken.

• A) comforting function
• B) challenging function
• C) libertarian role
• D) liberationist role

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Definitions:

Mechanistic

Refers to organizational design or structure that is hierarchical and bureaucratic, focused on efficiency, preciseness, and reliability through rules and established procedures.

Decentralized Organization

An organizational structure where decision-making authority is distributed throughout various levels rather than being concentrated at the top.

Physical Locations

The tangible and geographical places where businesses, organizations, or other entities occupy space, often important for operations, customer interaction, and logistic purposes.

Taller Organizations

Organizations with multiple layers of management between front-line employees and the top level, often resulting in slower decision-making processes.