(It's actually for sociology but it isn't an option) Modern theories of social change suggest that all societies follow similar patterns of development. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

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What is the Peter Principle?

observes that people in a hierarchy tend to rise to their "level of incompetence

What are some of the weaknesses in bureaucracies?

Very less or often no space for creativeness or innovative inputs into the system.

Highly rigid decision making system.

There is a severe lack of empathy or rationality.

The origination is highly regulated by set rules and regulations.

Productivity and efficiency are achieved through standardization of processes.

What are the characteristics of bureaucracies according to sociologist Max Weber’s theoretical model?

1) Specialization and Division of Labor; 2) Hierarchical Authority Structures; 3) Rules and Regulations; 4) Technical Competence Guidelines; 5) Impersonal and Personal Indifference; 6) A Standard of Formal, Written

What is corporate life like in Japan?

Loyalty to one's company is paramount in the Japanese culture. Many Japanese firms only promote from within, as a result individuals may stay with the same company for their entire life. Japanese workers seek to invest and improve their company, while firms attempt to maintain a family atmosphere and look after employees.

A complaint about bureaucracies is the often involved in dealing with them.

a.

stability

c.

red tape

b.

rationality

d.

blue tape

its c

What is the iron law of oligarchy?

The "iron law of oligarchy" states that all forms of organization, regardless of how democratic they may be at the start, will eventually and inevitably develop oligarchic tendencies, thus making true democracy practically and theoretically impossible, especially in large groups and complex organizations.

Today we use the word bureaucracy to refer to any organization that has many departments.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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F

What is division of labor?

the assignment of different parts of a manufacturing process or task to different people in order to improve efficiency.

Laurence Peter believes that in a bureaucracy employees often are promoted their level of competence.

a.

below

c.

beyond

b.

at

its c

Explanation:

answer; allows decision to stand;

answer; /// charles darwin;