QUESTION In a class system, individuals born into a class at the bottom of the social hierarchy can work their way up. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER TRUE A class system is a less rigid form of social stratification in which social mobility is possible. Individuals born into a class […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION The least rigid system of social stratification is a caste system. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER FALSE The most rigid system of stratification is a caste system.
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Although upward social mobility was possible in Britain, it could not normally be achieved in one generation. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER TRUE Although upward mobility was possible, it could not normally be achieved in one generation. While an individual from a working-class background may have established an income […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Class membership in the United States is determined to a much greater degree by individual background and schooling, as opposed to economic achievements. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER FALSE The class system in the United States is less pronounced than in Britain and mobility is greater. Like Britain, the […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION In American society, the high degree of social mobility and the extreme emphasis on individualism have resulted in the emergence of class consciousness. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER FALSE In American society, the high degree of social mobility and the extreme emphasis on individualism limit the impact of class […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION It is easier for companies based in countries with a high degree of class consciousness to establish a competitive advantage in the global economy. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER FALSE An antagonistic relationship between management and labor classes, and the resulting lack of cooperation and high level of industrial […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Confucianism and Confucian ethics influence behavior and shape culture in parts of Asia, hence it is correct to characterize Confucianism as a religion. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER FALSE There is a major exception to the principle that ethical systems are grounded in religion. Confucianism and Confucian ethics influence […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION According to Max Weber, Protestant ethics discouraged the development of capitalism. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER FALSE Max Weber theorized that there was a relationship between Protestantism and the emergence of modern capitalism. He argued that Protestant ethics emphasize the importance of hard work and wealth creation (for the […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Buddhism has the highest number of adherents in the world today. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER FALSE Among the thousands of religions in the world today, four dominate in terms of numbers of adherents: Christianity with roughly 1.9 billion adherents, Islam with around 1.2 billion adherents, Hinduism with 750 […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION The emphasis on individualism may make it difficult to build teams within an organization to perform collective tasks. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER TRUE Strong identification with the group is argued to create pressures for mutual self-help and collective action. Thus emphasis on individualism may make it difficult to […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
