QUESTION In 1904, who theorized that there was a relationship between Protestantism and the emergence of modern capitalism? A. Karl Marx B. Alfred Schmidt C. Max Weber D. Abraham Maslow E. Adam Smith ANSWER C
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION In the context of social structure, American society is characterized by a low degree of: A. social stratification. B. mobility between strata. C. entrepreneurial activity. D. managerial mobility. E. dynamism and innovation. ANSWER A Some societies are characterized by a relatively high degree of social stratification and relatively low mobility between strata (e.g., […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION According to Max Weber, Protestantism encouraged capitalism’s development by: A. believing that salvation occurred in the next world, rather than this world. B. encouraging the consumption of accumulated wealth by indulging in worldly pleasures. C. adhering to the hierarchical domination of religious and social life that characterized the Catholic Church. D. limiting an individual’s […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION The United Republic emphasizes individual performance and achievements in every sphere of society. Which of the following statements is true about the society of this country? A. The country suffers from a low degree of dynamism and innovation. B. The country has a low degree of managerial mobility. C. There is a low degree […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is an ethical system that has influenced behavior and shaped culture in parts of Asia and is not considered as a religion? A. Confucianism B. Hinduism C. Islam D. Christianity E. Buddhism ANSWER A
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION One of the downsides to the emphasis on individualism is that it: A. is difficult to build teams within an organization to perform collective tasks. B. does not support entrepreneurship and innovation. C. discourages managerial mobility. D. fails to foster general managerial skills required to find solutions to current problems. E. discourages competition among […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION When compared to American society, Japanese society lacks: A. commitment to lifetime employment. B. emphasis on group memberships. C. self-managing work teams. D. close cooperation between individuals. E. dynamism and entrepreneurship. ANSWER E Just as U.S. society is characterized by a great deal of dynamism and entrepreneurship, reflecting the primacy of values associated […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following statements is true about the business implications of Japanese society? A. The determination of social status of an individual is independent of the standing of the group to which he or she belongs. B. It is difficult to find self-managing work teams within Japanese organizations. C. It is more successful […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is a possible downside of emphasizing the primacy of group identification over individualism? A. It encourages managerial mobility between companies. B. It leads to a lack of dynamism and entrepreneurship. C. It hampers team building and cooperation. D. It raises the costs of doing business due to its adverse impact […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following statements is true about social stratification? A. The most rigid system of social stratification is a class system. B. Individuals are born into a particular social stratum. C. It is not possible for people to move between social strata. D. Britain is an example of a society where the caste […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
