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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Social Interactions

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Mark is a CEO of a large corporation. As a leader, he continually stresses to his employees the importance of each role, from the janitor to the top managers, in the overall mission of the company. What is the term for individuals with different roles working together in a society?
  1. Class system
  2. Mechanical solidarity
  3. Social structure
  4. Social interaction
  5. Organic solidarity
Explanation
Answer: E - When individuals with various roles work together in an organized group it is called organic solidarity. This division of labor allows workers to carry out specific roles that combine with other roles to accomplish the work of a group as a whole. For example, in a hospital, doctors and nurses directly care for patients while housekeepers ensure cleanliness to stop the spread of disease.
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