Robert Michels Said That There Is a Tendency of Formal

question 33

Multiple Choice

Robert Michels said that there is a tendency of formal organizations to be dominated by a small, self-perpetuating elite. He called this the

• A) McDonaldization of contemporary life.
• B) hidden voluntary culture.
• C) iron law of oligarchy.
• D) democratic group.

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