Emma is hoping to secure an internship with an engineering firm this summer.She's talked with friends and family,but they have not been able to provide her with any helpful contacts.Emma runs into her former aerobics instructor,whom she hasn't seen in several years,and her instructor offers to put her in contact with an engineering friend of hers.This is an example of what concept?
A) strength of weak ties
B) embeddedness
C) libertarian municipalism
D) social climbing

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This is an example of the "strength of weak ties" concept, which suggests that weak ties (such as acquaintances or former connections) can be more beneficial in terms of finding opportunities or information than strong ties (such as close friends or family members) who may have similar networks and knowledge. Emma's former aerobics instructor may be a weak tie, but her connection to the engineering friend could potentially provide a valuable opportunity for Emma.

Emma Is Hoping to Secure an Internship with an Engineering