Exam 5: Groups and Organizations

As the number of members in a group increases, the number of possible relationships among them increases much faster.

The "McDonaldization of society" thesis rejects Weber's claim that rational organizations are efficient but also dehumanizing.

People riding together on a subway are correctly called a crowd.

Samuel Stouffer's study of soldier morale during World War II led to what conclusion?

Which of the following is the best example of a primary group?

A secondary group is a social group that

Which of the following concepts refers to the weak social ties among people who have little common identity and little interaction?

Scientific management, an organizational model, was devised by

Internet sites, such as Facebook.com help people create vast social networks.

In brief, what does Rosabeth Moss Kanter's research about U.S. organizations show?

Which of the following is typically TRUE of a social network?

Georg Simmel referred to a group of three as a dyad.

Irving Janis, who explored the process of "groupthink," would agree with the statement that "two heads are better than one."

Which concept refers to group leadership that emphasizes collective well-being?

Which statement correctly reflects Simmel's understanding of the dyad?

Charles Horton Cooley referred to a small social group whose members share personal and enduring relationships as a[n]

During the last 50 years, Japanese formal organizations have differed from those in the United States by being

The boundary that distinguishes members from nonmembers is clearer in primary groups than in secondary groups.

In general, which of the following categories of people are "well connected" in terms of social networks?

The success of Toyota in the last few years shows that Japanese car companies have been able to avoid the recalls and other challenges faced by auto companies in other nations.