Discuss the theory of ideal type. Weber defines Ideal Types as –“an analytical construct that serves the investigator as a measuring rod to ascertain similarities as well as deviations in concrete cases.” In other words‚ it is a methodological tool that helps to make sense out of the ambiguity of social reality. There are a few characteristics of Ideal Types that should be kept in mind. First and the foremost characteristic of ideal types is that they do not exist in reality. Although‚ ideal
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The state bureaucracy administers/implements the laws of Texas. It is run by executives whose job is to see that the laws of the state are implemented according to the will and intent of the Legislature. Ideally‚ these executive branch officials or bureaucrats are to administer their duties and implement the laws in a neutral manner‚ uninfluenced by politics. In reality‚ state bureaucrats are important players in not just implementation‚ but also policy making. In Texas‚ there is no overall central
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The extent to which an individual obtains a sense of belonging is determined by their perception of the relationships and culture around them. Through Adam Elliot’s film ‘Mary and Max’‚ the idea that the way in which the characters look and act becomes almost as important as the ideas they communicate. This way of expressing the characters as individuals is evident through the scenes of letter writing throughout the film‚ when Mary was young‚ her wobbly handwriting‚ spelling mistakes‚ occasional
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Chapter 13: The Bureaucracy 1. Polls about bureaucracy consistently show that the majority of Americans __________. a. favor the rights of businesses over that of the individual b. are in favor of privatization c. are in favor of outsourcing d. support “less government” e. support decreases in government programs 2. President Bill Clinton’s plan for reforming the bureaucracy was called __________. a. Performance-Based Budgeting b. Reinventing Government c. Pay as You Go d. Zero-Based Budgeting
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The protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism‚ by M. Weber I/ What is the spirit of capitalism? According to Marx’s theory‚ labour is what define oneself in the world and give meaning to one’s life. Weber emphasized that theory when he published in 1904 “The protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism”. Contrary to what if often thought‚ capitalism is not an immoderate and immoral seek for money‚ but a rational and controlled way of doing business. Profitability‚ which could
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If you were to ask people at my school who is Max Biloborodko most would say that one Ukrainian kid‚ my relatives would say an artist but I don’t think he draws anymore. My teachers would say determined and persistent‚ my AV and graphic design teacher would say I’m a T-shirt design and logo god‚ the band kids would say that kid that flies the drone and records our practice‚ the choir students would say isn’t he the guy that helps produce‚ record and mix the song Lyssa‚ a choir student made‚ and my
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1. Compare and contrast Marx‚ Weber‚ and Durkheim’s perspective on inequality. For each theorist‚ discuss the origins‚ social purpose‚ and consequences of inequality. Note important similarities AND differences. Each theorist has a certain way of looking and processing how they see the world around them such as explaining inequalities. Let’s begin with Marx‚ one of the most influential sociologists in the field. His theory was influenced primarily by Hegel’s idea of idealism‚ or his idea of a
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction – Normative assessment of delegation 1 2. Theory ………………………………………………………………………………2 2.1 The Principal-Agent-Theory 2 2.2 Application of Principal-Agent logics to Bureaucracies 3 2.3 Hypotheses 4 2.3.1 Efficiency 4 2.3.2 Depoliticization 5 2.3.3 Shifting responsibilities 6 2.3.4 Decreased likelihood of policy adoption 6 2.3.3 Control variables 6 3. Methods and data 7 3.1 Data 7 3.2. Operationalization of dependent variable 7
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Alcatraz Alcatraz is a super max prison that is located in San Francisco. In the prison they put steel bars instead of aluminium and they put barbed wire on all of the fences. They put gun holes so they do not have to risk getting hurt and they put tanks above the cells that drop gas on the prisoners. They also had prison guards in every part that the prisoners could be in such as the movie theater the yard and most of the other places on that island in the San Francisco bay. The hole
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Organizational Behavior deals with the study and application of knowledge of human behavior within an organization. There are various approaches to study these organizational behaviors: 1. Interdisciplinary Approach - This study approach integrates varied disciplines like social sciences and various disciplines that can contribute to the Organizational Behavior. It draws ideas that will improve the relationships between people and organization from these disciplines. Organizations must have people
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