Exam 6: Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

According to functionalists, what are the five major social institutions that ensure a society's survival ?

Mia believes that group members should be given an equal opportunity to express their views during team meetings. She encourages each member of her team to offer his or her opinion and asks the other members to weigh the pros and cons of each opinion. Though she has the final say in the decision, she considers all her members' inputs before making a decision. Mia is a(n) _____.

Jamie strongly believes that people should not consume any type of non-vegetarian food. The people of his community consider animals to be sacred. In this scenario, which of the following social institutions is most likely responsible for shaping Jamie's belief?

Differentiate between an in-group and an out-group.

Describe the three types of leaders as identified by classic studies.

Which of the following statements defines a social group?

According to functionalism, _____ is a primary factor in job satisfaction.

What is a utilitarian organization?

Functionalists believe that:

Critically evaluate the symbolic interactionists' perspective on social groups and organizations.

A formal organization is a complex and structured primary group designed to achieve specific goals in an efficient manner.

An out-group can become a reference group.

List the common characteristics of formal organizations.

Caitlin is a member of a Buddhist group that helps educate underprivileged children. Most of the members of the group have full-time jobs and volunteer to conduct classes for these children on weekends. This group is an example of a _____.

Which of the following is an example of a distant social network?

Gary is the leader of a treasure hunt group. Instead of providing instructions to his group members, he allows each of them to interpret the clues of the game for themselves. As a result, there is little coordination among the group members and a lot of confusion. In this case, Gary is a(n) _____.

Which of the following is true of formal organizations?

_____ is criticized for assuming that greater equality leads to a more successful and productive organization.

Travis, a drug addict, was ordered by the court to attend a rehabilitation program. He found it demanding and difficult to comply with the rules of the rehabilitation center. He was made to follow a strict 12-step program that aimed at complete behavioral change. Travis's rehabilitation center is an example of a _____.

A primary group is a large group of people who interact with one another over a short period of time.