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At or near the bottom of the chart.

In the bureaucratic structure of a medium-sized university, approximately where would one find the instructor for this course, provided that he or she is not the chair of the sociology department?

Peter Principle.

Nick was a promising caseworker for an agency. After earning several lower-level promotions, he was appointed to a supervisory position. Supervisory work did not mix well with Nick's abilities and he fell into a professional rut. This is an example of the

Calvinism

What was the specific Protestant theology that influenced Max Weber's theories of social change and the development of The Spirit of Capitalism?

both views are equally shared by sociologists

Most sociologists would embrace which theorist's explanation for the development of rationality as the guiding force in modern society?

All the affected office workers will develop a greater sense of social solidarity.

Patti Sue is having difficulty adjusting to George, the new office supervisor. George is quite a "bean counter" and has shown a great deal of insensitivity toward everyone in the office. In view of this, what is the most likely course of action Patti Sue and the other office workers will take?

mutual interest among members.

A common thread that runs through all voluntary associations is

Roman Catholicism

Based on Weber's research, which religious denomination was slow in accepting capitalism and dedicated to the acceptance of tradition?

Social interaction

The Internet has become a major means by which many millions of people connect to others. As we find ourselves more and more connected by social networking, what does your author predict this new form of social organization will replace?

Formal organizations.

The Ku Klux Klan, March of Dimes, and Boy Scouts of America all have specific objectives that guide their operations. Even though their respective activities and membership rosters indicate significant differences, all three would share the classification of being

resist alienation.

Tom works as an agent for a large insurance company. At his work station, he has taped pictures of his wife and granddaughter and of last year's Caribbean vacation. Sociologists would see these pictures as an attempt by Tom to

Ideal type.

A model that is a composite of the most efficient and highest-rated characteristics of many specific examples is called a(n)

rationality

An approach to life in which there is an emphasis on rules, efficiency, and practical results is

They all offer people an identity.

As voluntary organizations, what do the College Young Democrats, Kiwanis Club, Uptown Stamp Collectors' Club, and National Rifle Association all have in common?

inner circle.

By a narrow margin, Dr. Moreau was elected chair of the largest academic department at Faber College. She appointed faculty members who support her views to the most influential and important committees in the department. This group of loyal colleagues, on which Dr. Moreau is relying to advance her policies, is an example of a(n)

The society that believes in rules, efficiency, and practical results will be industrialized.

Hank lives in a society that believes in the acceptance of rules, efficiency, and practical results. Frank lives in a society that believes in customs and close personal relationships. Which society is more likely to be industrialized?

47%, 31 %

In the past most workers were while men, today in the U.S. ___ of workers are women and __ are racial/ethnic minorities.

Industrial and Post industrial

In which two societies are people evaluated based on "the bottom line"?

horticultural and agricultural societies

In which two societies would someone find relationships based on history that is diffuse and long-term?

Karl Marx.

One of the first theorists to argue that the adoption of capitalism is responsible for the decline of traditional orientations to social life was

The peter principle.

Sam, an aspiring and talented young attorney, has been promoted every year since he joined the law firm of Howard, Howard, and Fine. Unfortunately, Sam feels he cannot handle the responsibilities of his latest promotion. In an effort to keep his newly acquired job title, Sam has begun to take credit for the work done by the employees he supervises. Sam's behavior is an example of

bureaucracy

Samantha works for an organization that is hierarchical and has a division of labor, written rules, communications and records, one in which the administration treats workers impersonally. Based on these characteristics, we can conclude that Samantha works for a(n)

voluntary associations.

The Boy Scouts, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, most civic organizations, and many groups that people join because of mutual interest are all examples of

Robert Michels.

The concept of the "iron law" of oligarchy was developed by sociologist

the iron law of oligarchy.

The domination of organizations by a small, self-perpetuating elite is called

Max Weber.

The early theorist who proposed that religious beliefs are the key to whether or not a society embraces capitalism was

Aleination.

The experience of being cut off from the product of one's labor, which results in a feeling of powerlessness, is called

more faculty members will feel they have lost ownership of their classes and are just "employees"

The university's administration has increased class size without receiving input from the faculty or considering that some courses need to have low enrollments. In view of this, what is the most probable reaction the professors will take to this latest administrative decision?

The past is the best guide for what should be done in the present

What is the major emphasis of the traditional orientation to life?

rationalization of society

What is the widespread acceptance of using rules, efficiency, and practical results to determine human affairs and the building of social organizations around this concept?

goal displacement.

When the former Soviet Union collapsed, NATO forces were no longer needed to protect Europe from a communist invasion. Rather than disband NATO, it was turned into a "rapid response force" to fight terrorism. Sociologists would call this shift in focus an example of

The belief that people were destined before birth if they would go to heaven or hell

Which distinguishing feature of Calvinism contributed to the rise of capitalism?

A 19th century society

Which of the following communities would be most aligned with the rational approach to life?

George ritzer

Which sociologist is given credit for coining the concept of the "McDonaldization of Society"?