4.4 - Max Weber (1864-1920)
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What is interpretive sociology?
💡 Hint: Think about how we understand people's behaviors in different contexts.
Name one type of authority described by Weber.
💡 Hint: Think of how power is established in different social systems.
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What is the main focus of interpretive sociology?
💡 Hint: Focus on how individuals explain their behaviors.
True or False: According to Weber, bureaucracy minimizes personal decision-making.
💡 Hint: Think about how rules govern employee actions.
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Discuss the impact of rationalization in contemporary society, giving examples of sectors where this is most evident.
💡 Hint: Think about everyday services and how they operate.
Analyze the pros and cons of living in a highly bureaucratic society.
💡 Hint: Consider both the operational and human effects of bureaucracy.
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