Which of These Is Not One of the Factors That

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not one of the factors that symbolic interactionism uses to explain deviant behavior?

• A)the meanings people attribute to the situation
• B)how people respond to the meanings of a situation
• C)the interaction between different groups
• D)the strength of people's attachment to social norms

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Definitions:

Isomorphism

The process by which organizations in a particular field become increasingly similar over time in terms of structure, processes, and strategies, often due to regulatory, cultural, or competitive pressures.

Institutional Theory

A theory on the deeper, more resilient aspects of social structure that considers the processes by which structures, including schemas, rules, norms, and routines, become established as authoritative guidelines for social behavior.

Goal Displacement

A phenomenon where the original objectives of an entity or project are overshadowed by new, sometimes unrelated goals over time.

Task Environment Theory

A concept in organizational behavior that examines external factors that potentially affect an organization's performance, such as competition and regulation.