Question

The sociologist joseph conti studied the world trade organization as a social network. according to conti, how is power measured within this type of social network?
a. the most powerful members are those who are involved in the fewest disputes with other members.
b. the most powerful members are those who can most often change the minds of other member.
c. the most powerful members are those who have the most connections to other members.
d. the most powerful members are those who most often win their disputes with other members.

Answer 1

C) The most powerful members are those who have the most connections to other members. Since Conti viewed the world as a social network, the people with the largest network were therefore the most powerful.