Which one the following countries has the highest incarceration rate?
a. the United States
b. Nigeria
c. Sudan
d. India
Question 2Every team building theory states that to build a great team, there must be
a. people who share similar background.
b. people who have high goals.
c. a diverse group of people on the team.
d. college-educated people.
Question 3Which of the following phrases best summarizes innovation?
a. Win by the rules of the game.
b. I don't like the game or the rules.
c. Change the rules to win the game.
d. Follow the rules even if you don't win.
Question 4Which quality of a learning environment is best suited for preparing students for a knowledge economy?
a. valuing an encyclopedic understanding
b. using standardized testing for assessment
c. learning that cultivates flexibility, application and creativity
d. classmates from similar social and economic backgrounds
Question 5Someone makes a resolution to go to college with the plan to enroll in Internet courses and pay people to complete the course work. This plan is an example of what kind of response to structural strain?
a. innovation
b. retreatism
c. rebellion
d. ritualism
Question 6The fact that many well-paying jobs revolve around gathering, collecting, manipulating, and disseminating data and information speaks to which characteristic of the knowledge economy?
a. accelerated pace
b. rapid obsolescence
c. innovation
d. knowledgeintensive activities
Question 7An imbalance between valued goals and legitimate means occurs when
a. the sole focus is placed on achieving valued goals by any means necessary.
b. people are sure there are enough legitimate means to go around.
c. opportunities to reach valued goals are open to everyone.
d. there are many opportunities to satisfy demand.
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