Which of These Statements About the U

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the U.S. military as a social institution is false?

• A) The U.S. military is the single largest employer in the country.
• B) The function of the military is to protect the country from both external and internal threats.
• C) The U.S. military is one of the most hierarchically structured social institutions.
• D) The division of labor within the military is unclear.

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Definitions:

Social Norms

The implicit or explicit rules a group has for the acceptable behaviors, values, and beliefs of its members.

Compliance

Conformity to a social norm prompted by the desire to acquire rewards or avoid punishment.

Organizational Norms

The informal understandings that govern the behavior of members within an organization, establishing the expected standards of conduct.

Patriotic Soldier

A military personnel who deeply loves, supports, and defends their country with a strong sense of national loyalty and pride.