Question 1

The basic idea behind scientific management is that

Accepted Answer

A) both science and formal organizations are rational. 
B) organizations benefit from employees with scientific knowledge. 
C) applying scientific principles can make a business more efficient. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) both science and formal organizations are rational. 
B) organizations benefit from employees with scientific knowledge. 
C) applying scientific principles can make a business more efficient. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 2

The concept "triad" refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) any pyramid-shaped organization 
B) a trial marriage 
C) a social group with three members 
D) a temporary social group 
A) any pyramid-shaped organization 
B) a trial marriage 
C) a social group with three members 
D) a temporary social group

Question 3

According to Deborah Tannen, what traits make up a "female advantage"?

Accepted Answer

A) a greater information focus 
B) placing greater emphasis on communication 
C) more flexible leadership 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) a greater information focus 
B) placing greater emphasis on communication 
C) more flexible leadership 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 4

Assume you are a parent of a child in school.From your point of view, what type of organization is a school's parent-teacher association

Accepted Answer

A) a normative organization 
B) a coercive organization 
C) a utilitarian organization 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) a normative organization 
B) a coercive organization 
C) a utilitarian organization 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 5

As groups increase in size, interaction between members becomes more intense and personal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which sociological concept refers to a number of weak social ties among people who have little common identity and little interaction?

Accepted Answer

A) primary group 
B) triad 
C) network 
D) dyad 
A) primary group 
B) triad 
C) network 
D) dyad

The basic idea behind scientific management is that

The concept "triad" refers to which of the following?

According to Deborah Tannen, what traits make up a "female advantage"?

Assume you are a parent of a child in school.From your point of view, what type of organization is a school's parent-teacher association

As groups increase in size, interaction between members becomes more intense and personal.

Which sociological concept refers to a number of weak social ties among people who have little common identity and little interaction?

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Exam 7: Groups and Organizations

The basic idea behind scientific management is that

The concept "triad" refers to which of the following?

According to Deborah Tannen, what traits make up a "female advantage"?

Assume you are a parent of a child in school.From your point of view, what type of organization is a school's parent-teacher association

As groups increase in size, interaction between members becomes more intense and personal.

Which sociological concept refers to a number of weak social ties among people who have little common identity and little interaction?

The Sociological Perspective

Sociological Investigation

Culture

Society

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Sexuality and Society

Deviance

Social Stratification

Social Class in the United States

Global Stratification

Gender Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Aging and the Elderly

The Economy and Work

Politics and Government

Families

Religion

Education

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and Environment

Collective Behavior and Social Movements

Social Change: Traditional

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