Professor Jones uses a micro-level theory to explain working in a factory. Which of the following statements would most likely come from Dr. Jones?
A) An increased division of labor of society with industrialization gave rise to factories as the place where many people work.
B) The face-to-face interaction among workers in small work teams in a factory informally enforces certain company rules.
C) Urbanization increased the growth of the factory as a form of social organization over the past hundred years.
D) Greater conflict between the managerial and non-managerial levels in a corporation increased the pace of factory work.

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Micro-level theories focus on small-scale interactions between individuals or small groups, rather than large-scale social structures. The statement about face-to-face interaction among workers in small work teams fits this description, as it emphasizes interpersonal relationships and dynamics within a factory setting.

Professor Jones Uses a Micro-Level Theory to Explain Working in a Factory