Matt Is the General Manager of a Construction Company

question 25

Multiple Choice

Matt is the general manager of a construction company. He wants to give one of his teams a "Stars of the Year" award by looking for one that operates in a high-trust environment. Which of the following teams will Matt eliminate from consideration first?

• A) Team A, whose members are efficient and easy to motivate
• B) Team B, whose members always assume the best of each other
• C) Team C, whose members rarely give each other the benefit of the doubt
• D) Team D, whose members have simple and direct communication styles
• E) Team E, whose members help each other freely and frequently

Understand the concept of cultural constraint and how it interacts with individual freedom.

Analyze the role of rationalization in modern society as defined by Max Weber.

Understand the definition and examples of subcultures and countercultures.

Recognize the impact of consumer culture and how it shapes identity and society.

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Definitions:

Outside the Home

Activities or work performed away from one's residence, often relating to employment or socialization in public or communal spaces.

David Reisman

A noted American sociologist best known for his work on the theory of social character and the book "The Lonely Crowd", examining changes in American character and society.

Work Ethic

The principle that hard work is intrinsically virtuous or worthy of reward, often emphasizing diligence, discipline, and efficiency in one's professional life.

Corporate Culture

Corporate culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, ethics, and practices that characterize an organization, influencing its environment and how employees interact and conduct business.