Dr. Mack uses Robert Michels's theory to study power and organizations. Dr. Mack looks for power concentrated at the top, which Michels calls:
A) bureaucratic organization
B) the iron law of oligarchy
C) the bureaucratic concentration of power
D) surveillance society

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Robert Michels's theory highlights the iron law of oligarchy, which argues that power in organizations tends to become concentrated in the hands of a small group of people at the top. This group can then manipulate and control the organization according to their own interests, even if the organization is meant to be democratic or have equal distribution of power. Therefore, option B, the iron law of oligarchy, is the best choice. Options A and C refer to bureaucratic organization and concentration of power, which are related concepts but not specific to Michels's theory. Option D, surveillance society, is not connected to Michels's theory at all.

Dr Mack Uses Robert Michels's Theory to Study Power and Organizations