Because of All of the Levels of Authority,Devin Doesn't Ever

question 42

Multiple Choice

Because of all of the levels of authority,Devin doesn't ever feel that his opinion reaches any of the decision-makers.He is losing morale,absent more often,and thinking of changing jobs.This is an example of the problem of ________ in bureaucracies.

• A) alienation
• B) ritualism
• C) McDonaldization
• D) structured inequality

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Definitions:

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, pressures, or expectations.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed.

Contradictory Opinion

A viewpoint that explicitly opposes or differs significantly from another, often leading to debate or discussion.

Group's Opinion

The collective viewpoint or beliefs shared by members of a group that can influence individual attitudes or behaviors.