Three Societal Characteristics Have Contributed to the Pervasiveness of Institutional

Multiple Choice

Three societal characteristics have contributed to the pervasiveness of institutional fads in the United States. These characteristics include belief in rationality and progress, institutional autonomy, and:

A) a lack of accountability
B) international competition within a global economy
C) network density at both the individual and organizational level
D) the desire for profit within a capitalist economy
E) the fact that most institutions have reserve funds should a new model fail