Exam 6: Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Daisy had to change four jobs in a year. In each of her roles, she was found to be incompetent and unfit and was fired within a few months. In this case, which of the following social institutions is most likely to have failed her?

According to functionalists, _____ is a major social institution.

Briefly describe the six key characteristics of the ideal type of bureaucracies identified by Max Weber.

Cecilia was obese when she started kindergarten. Which of the following social institutions majorly influenced her health and eating habits?

In the context of social networks, Internet users are less likely to participate in groups than non-Internet users.

In the context of group leadership, a(n) _____ gives orders, assigns tasks, and makes all major decisions.

Explain how the rigid rules of bureaucracies can lead to goal displacement.

Katrina, an experienced and resourceful employee, was not promoted as a manager in spite of being a well-deserving candidate for promotion. Her male counterparts, who were not as efficient as her, were promoted and given a pay raise. It appears that Katrina's only disadvantage was that she was a woman. This discrimination against Katrina is explained by the concept of _____.

Charles is a democratic leader. He is most likely to be viewed as controlling and bossy.

Briefly explain the communication problems encountered in bureaucracies.

What is a reference group?

Which of the following views was expressed by Frederick Winslow Taylor in his principles of scientific management?

_____ conducted the Stanford Prison Experiment to explain the influence of groups on behaviors.

_____ focus on interpersonal relationships rather than examining groups and organizations on a macro level.

A social network is a web of social ties that links individuals or groups to one another.

The _____ explains the tendency of a bureaucracy to become increasingly dominated by a small group of people.

Solomon Asch's research demonstrated the power of groups over individuals.

In the context of social institutions, _____ is most likely to determine how a society produces, distributes, and consumes goods and services.

Who among the following is most likely to be affected by a glass ceiling?

The Stanford Prison Experiment underscores the influence of groups on behavior.