Question 1

Discuss which concept Weber is referring to with his line, "..have become the dominant form of social organization in modern society."

Accepted Answer

Must discuss bureaucracy/ies.

Question 2

Bureaucratic organization has advanced primarily due to its technical superiority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Max Weber addressed the relationship between religion and which of the following in his work The Social Psychology of the World Religions?

Accepted Answer

A) verstehen 
B) economic ethics 
C) forces of production 
D) anomie 
A) verstehen 
B) economic ethics 
C) forces of production 
D) anomie B

Question 4

Weber defines ________ as an estimation of social honor expressed through styles of life or conventions

Accepted Answer

A) party 
B) class 
C) traditional authority 
D) status 
A) party 
B) class 
C) traditional authority 
D) status

Question 5

Which of the following statements are true regarding Weber's work in The Social Psychology of the World Religions?

Accepted Answer

A) religious aims are really distorted class interests 
B) religion shapes practical behavior 
C) religion acts to deify society 
D) religion actually do not satisfy psychological needs 
A) religious aims are really distorted class interests 
B) religion shapes practical behavior 
C) religion acts to deify society 
D) religion actually do not satisfy psychological needs

Question 6

According to Weber, what role did the "calling" and outward signs of grace play in the development of capitalism? Once it was firmly established, what effect did capitalism have on these religious ideas?

Accepted Answer

Weber traced the rise of individualism t

Question 7

In discussing the connection between the Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism, Weber discusses the importance of this concept in motivating individuals to pursue worldly success

Accepted Answer

A) religiosity 
B) Calvinism 
C) reformation 
D) calling 
A) religiosity 
B) Calvinism 
C) reformation 
D) calling

Question 8

According to Weber, rationalization disenchants Western society and creates an "iron cage."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not a fundamental characteristic of "bureaucracy", according to Weber:

Accepted Answer

A) impersonal rules 
B) written documents/files 
C) hierarchy of authority 
D) charisma 
A) impersonal rules 
B) written documents/files 
C) hierarchy of authority 
D) charisma

Question 10

According to the text, Max Weber's basic theoretical orientation is:

Accepted Answer

A) nonrational, collective 
B) nonrational, individual 
C) rational, collective 
D) rational, individual 
A) nonrational, collective 
B) nonrational, individual 
C) rational, collective 
D) rational, individual

Question 11

Weber defines a "class" as a group that not only shares the same economic situation, but also has a strong sense of community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following was not one of the religions Weber looked at in his work The Social Psychology of the World Religions?

Accepted Answer

A) Hinduism 
B) Judaism 
C) Christianity 
D) Islam 
A) Hinduism 
B) Judaism 
C) Christianity 
D) Islam

Question 13

Explain why Max Weber quotes Benjamin Franklin within The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Historical c

Question 14

Weber's basic theoretical orientation is rational and individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Weber argued that distinct interests are connected to economic:

Accepted Answer

A) rationality 
B) status 
C) classes 
D) charisma 
A) rationality 
B) status 
C) classes 
D) charisma

Question 16

Ideal types are conceptual yardsticks used to examine social processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Weber agreed with Marx that economic practical behavior shapes religious doctrines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to Weber, religion fills a psychological need of the fortunate to legitimize their good fortune.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Weber agreed with Marx's definition of class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Weber defines traditional authority as

Accepted Answer

A) legitimacy based on the rule of "eternal yesterday" 
B) type of domination based on the rule of law and obedience owed to the office 
C) legitimacy based on the rulers "state of grace" 
D) the primary source of rationalization is modern societies 
A) legitimacy based on the rule of "eternal yesterday" 
B) type of domination based on the rule of law and obedience owed to the office 
C) legitimacy based on the rulers "state of grace" 
D) the primary source of rationalization is modern societies

Discuss which concept Weber is referring to with his line, "..have become the dominant form of social organization in modern society."

Bureaucratic organization has advanced primarily due to its technical superiority.

Max Weber addressed the relationship between religion and which of the following in his work The Social Psychology of the World Religions?

Weber defines ________ as an estimation of social honor expressed through styles of life or conventions

Which of the following statements are true regarding Weber's work in The Social Psychology of the World Religions?

According to Weber, what role did the "calling" and outward signs of grace play in the development of capitalism? Once it was firmly established, what effect did capitalism have on these religious ideas?

In discussing the connection between the Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism, Weber discusses the importance of this concept in motivating individuals to pursue worldly success

According to Weber, rationalization disenchants Western society and creates an "iron cage."

Which of the following is not a fundamental characteristic of "bureaucracy", according to Weber:

According to the text, Max Weber's basic theoretical orientation is:

Weber defines a "class" as a group that not only shares the same economic situation, but also has a strong sense of community.

Which of the following was not one of the religions Weber looked at in his work The Social Psychology of the World Religions?

Explain why Max Weber quotes Benjamin Franklin within The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism.

Weber's basic theoretical orientation is rational and individual.

Weber argued that distinct interests are connected to economic:

Ideal types are conceptual yardsticks used to examine social processes.

Weber agreed with Marx that economic practical behavior shapes religious doctrines.

According to Weber, religion fills a psychological need of the fortunate to legitimize their good fortune.

Weber agreed with Marx's definition of class.

Weber defines traditional authority as

Introduction

Karl Marx

mile Durkheim

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Georg Simmel

Web Du Bois

George Herbert Mead

Filters

Exam 4: Max Weber

Discuss which concept Weber is referring to with his line, "..have become the dominant form of social organization in modern society."

Bureaucratic organization has advanced primarily due to its technical superiority.

Max Weber addressed the relationship between religion and which of the following in his work The Social Psychology of the World Religions?

Weber defines ________ as an estimation of social honor expressed through styles of life or conventions

Which of the following statements are true regarding Weber's work in The Social Psychology of the World Religions?

According to Weber, what role did the "calling" and outward signs of grace play in the development of capitalism? Once it was firmly established, what effect did capitalism have on these religious ideas?

In discussing the connection between the Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism, Weber discusses the importance of this concept in motivating individuals to pursue worldly success

According to Weber, rationalization disenchants Western society and creates an "iron cage."

Which of the following is not a fundamental characteristic of "bureaucracy", according to Weber:

According to the text, Max Weber's basic theoretical orientation is:

Weber defines a "class" as a group that not only shares the same economic situation, but also has a strong sense of community.

Which of the following was not one of the religions Weber looked at in his work The Social Psychology of the World Religions?

Explain why Max Weber quotes Benjamin Franklin within The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism.

Weber's basic theoretical orientation is rational and individual.

Weber argued that distinct interests are connected to economic:

Ideal types are conceptual yardsticks used to examine social processes.

Weber agreed with Marx that economic practical behavior shapes religious doctrines.

According to Weber, religion fills a psychological need of the fortunate to legitimize their good fortune.

Weber agreed with Marx's definition of class.

Weber defines traditional authority as

Introduction

Karl Marx

mile Durkheim

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Georg Simmel

Web Du Bois

George Herbert Mead

Filters