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question 63

Multiple Choice

In the introduction to Chapter 1,you read about a number of social phenomena: cries for help were ignored by neighbors; a father and son disagreed on the attractiveness of the same fraternity; and more than 800 people committed mass suicide in Jonestown,Guyana.What do these examples have in common? They

• A)defy explanation.
• B)describe socially deviant behavior.
• C)reveal the power of social influence.
• D)reflect the operation of deliberate persuasion attempts.

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Definitions:

Corporate Cults

Refers to companies that create an environment with intense organizational identification and loyalty, often to the exclusion of outside influences or perspectives.

Mental Model

An individual's internal representation of the external world, influencing how they interpret and interact with it.

Ritual

Represents a set of actions performed mainly for their symbolic value, prescribed by traditions or by a community.

Corporate Culture

The pervasive and enduring set of values, attitudes, and practices that characterize the unique business environment of an organization, influencing how work is conducted and decisions are made.