Question

select the correct answer.
a hospital follows specific procedures for patient care, has designated roles for doctors and nurses, and operates based on established medical standards. which sociological concept best describes this structured system?
a. institution
b. society
c. cultural diffusion
d. community
e. association

Explanation:

An institution is a structured social system with formal procedures, designated roles, and established standards to fulfill a specific social function, which matches the hospital's described structure. Society refers to a large group of people sharing a community, cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural traits, a community is a local social group, and an association is a voluntary group, none of which fit the hospital's formal, role-defined system.

Answer:

A. Institution