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I- Issue R-Rule/Definition/Concept...Define A-Analysis C-Conclusion Chapter 1 American Sociological Association 1.What is Sociology? -Soc. Is one of the social and behavioral sciences, but it is set apart from the others by a unique viewpoint. This viewpoint includes the notions of science, social structure, social interaction, and social change. 2.Karl Marx- Saw the revolution as one stage in the social evolution of human societies. Under Capitalism, workers and capitalists are separated by ownership of …

…with the majority on the bottom. Each is responsible for the performance of those under them, Explicit rules and procedures. Merit based awards. Well kept records. NEGATIVES: Impersonal, disinterested service based on standard service. "Rules are Rules" ideal of goal attainment. Goal displacement to serve personal interest of member. Work expands to fill time. Invisible gender discrimination. Interaction, Groups, and Organizations in the 21st century- fast paced, quickly changing and adapting, smaller yet more global.