In Weber's view, bureaucracies were more appropriate for organizations in a capitalist market economy because they solve problems using ____, rather than using tradition or whim.
a. groupthink
b. jurisprudence
c. mythology
d. existentialism
e. rationalism
Question 2The positive statements about women attributed to Jesus have made Christianity one of the most egalitarian religions.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3In terms of the implementation of bureaucracy in modern society,
a. all formal organizations follow Weber's model of bureaucracy.
b. bureaucracies no longer exist in postmodern society.
c. some formal organizations are more bureaucratic than others.
d. Weber's model makes organizations less efficient.
e. most sociologists find Weber's ideas of little use today.
Question 4In general, Jews have higher incomes and are more successful occupationally than Protestants.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5What method did Weber use to formulate his description of the characteristics of bureaucratic?
a. participant observation
b. experiment
c. modeling
d. ideal-type
e. statistics
Question 6The Calvinist belief central to the Protestant ethnic was predestination.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7How is leadership accomplished within a bureaucracy?
a. leadership is democratic
b. there is a hierarchy of authority
c. authority is spread somewhat evenly throughout the organization
d. those in power lead through coercion
e. a bureaucracy has no true form of leadership
Question 8The Protestant Reformation created capitalism.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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