Question 1

Groups may make extensive claims and demands on individual members because:

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals are generally uncomfortable making decisions on their own. 
B)  group members feel coerced to conform. 
C)  individuals feel that their happiness or welfare is dependent upon the group. 
D)  social control is usually completely absent in small groups. 
A)  individuals are generally uncomfortable making decisions on their own. 
B)  group members feel coerced to conform. 
C)  individuals feel that their happiness or welfare is dependent upon the group. 
D)  social control is usually completely absent in small groups.

Question 2

Because of all of the levels of authority,Devin doesn't ever feel that his opinion reaches any of the decision-makers.He is losing morale,absent more often,and thinking of changing jobs.This is an example of the problem of ________ in bureaucracies.

Accepted Answer

A)  alienation 
B)  ritualism 
C)  McDonaldization 
D)  structured inequality 
A)  alienation 
B)  ritualism 
C)  McDonaldization 
D)  structured inequality

Question 3

Almost all voluntary relationships are entered into as situations of:

Accepted Answer

A)  exchange. 
B)  competition. 
C)  conflict. 
D)  cooperation. 
A)  exchange. 
B)  competition. 
C)  conflict. 
D)  cooperation.

Question 4

The sociologists most closely associated with the study of bureaucracies is:

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A)  Karl Marx. 
B)  Georg Simmel. 
C)  Emile Durkheim. 
D)  Max Weber. 
A)  Karl Marx. 
B)  Georg Simmel. 
C)  Emile Durkheim. 
D)  Max Weber.

Question 5

Name the four types of processes that occur regularly in human relationships.

Accepted Answer

Exchange,c

Question 6

What is the difference between ties and groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strong and weak ties apply to the group, while primary and secondary apply to the relationships themselves. 
B)  Strong and weak ties apply to one-to-one relationships, while primary and secondary apply to the group itself. 
C)  There is no difference between the concepts of ties and groups. 
D)  None of the above explains the difference. 
A)  Strong and weak ties apply to the group, while primary and secondary apply to the relationships themselves. 
B)  Strong and weak ties apply to one-to-one relationships, while primary and secondary apply to the group itself. 
C)  There is no difference between the concepts of ties and groups. 
D)  None of the above explains the difference.

Question 7

A struggle over scarce resources that is regulated by shared rules is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  exchange. 
B)  competition. 
C)  conflict. 
D)  cooperation. 
A)  exchange. 
B)  competition. 
C)  conflict. 
D)  cooperation.

Question 8

A social network includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  only primary groups that provide social support, like our family and friends. 
B)  only secondary groups, like our co-workers. 
C)  all the relationships we have. 
D)  only relationships that are important to the individual. 
A)  only primary groups that provide social support, like our family and friends. 
B)  only secondary groups, like our co-workers. 
C)  all the relationships we have. 
D)  only relationships that are important to the individual.

Question 9

Even when a person has everything they need,if they compare themselves to others who have more they may still feel unhappy and dissatisfied.This situation is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  reference overload 
B)  invidious envy 
C)  relative deprivation 
D)  approach-avoidance 
A)  reference overload 
B)  invidious envy 
C)  relative deprivation 
D)  approach-avoidance

Question 10

If you do not want a relationship with someone,it is wisest not to accept any favors from them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain the difference between the influence of mainline and peripheral churches in Mozambique in HIV education and prevention.

Accepted Answer

Mainline churches in Mozambique, such as

Question 12

Expressive needs:

Accepted Answer

A)  are task-oriented. 
B)  are needs for integration and emotional support. 
C)  are the result of comparisons to reference groups. 
D)  occur only in secondary groups. 
A)  are task-oriented. 
B)  are needs for integration and emotional support. 
C)  are the result of comparisons to reference groups. 
D)  occur only in secondary groups.

Question 13

The stress on rules,hierarchies,and impersonal relationships within a bureaucracy:

Accepted Answer

A)  can sharply reduce cohesion within an organization. 
B)  increases cohesion within an organization. 
C)  decreases worker turnover rates. 
D)  increases member satisfaction because everyone knows what is expected of them. 
A)  can sharply reduce cohesion within an organization. 
B)  increases cohesion within an organization. 
C)  decreases worker turnover rates. 
D)  increases member satisfaction because everyone knows what is expected of them.

Question 14

The people most likely to bully others have:

Accepted Answer

A)  high network centrality. 
B)  medium network centrality. 
C)  low network centrality. 
D)  no network centrality. 
A)  high network centrality. 
B)  medium network centrality. 
C)  low network centrality. 
D)  no network centrality.

Question 15

The impersonality of relationships within a bureaucracy is intended to:

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminate favoritism. 
B)  regulate the size of the organization. 
C)  create a friendly environment. 
D)  improve efficiency. 
A)  eliminate favoritism. 
B)  regulate the size of the organization. 
C)  create a friendly environment. 
D)  improve efficiency.

Question 16

Colleen is an excellent employee who is not a "morning person." She arrives to work about 15 minutes late every day,but stays even longer than that at the end of the day.Her boss continually disciplines her,and eventually Colleen loses her enthusiasm and stops working as hard.This is an example of which problem with bureaucracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  alienation 
B)  ritualism 
C)  McDonaldization 
D)  structured inequality 
A)  alienation 
B)  ritualism 
C)  McDonaldization 
D)  structured inequality

Question 17

Which of the following communication structures allows the greatest equality of participation?

Accepted Answer

A)  the circle pattern 
B)  the all-channel network pattern 
C)  the wheel pattern 
D)  the free-for-all pattern 
A)  the circle pattern 
B)  the all-channel network pattern 
C)  the wheel pattern 
D)  the free-for-all pattern

Question 18

Sociologist Diane Vaughan investigated the tragedy of the 1986 Challenger explosion and found that engineers suspected damage to the O-rings,but convinced each other the O-rings would not fail.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  groupthink. 
B)  tame shift. 
C)  the minority report. 
D)  risky shift. 
A)  groupthink. 
B)  tame shift. 
C)  the minority report. 
D)  risky shift.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  bald-headed men 
B)  people at a baseball game at Fenway Park 
C)  people at the mall 
D)  the sociology faculty at your school 
A)  bald-headed men 
B)  people at a baseball game at Fenway Park 
C)  people at the mall 
D)  the sociology faculty at your school

Question 20

Define strong ties and weak ties and describe the importance of each from the standpoint of a)the individual and b)society.

Accepted Answer

Strong ties refer to close, intimate rel

Groups may make extensive claims and demands on individual members because:

Because of all of the levels of authority,Devin doesn't ever feel that his opinion reaches any of the decision-makers.He is losing morale,absent more often,and thinking of changing jobs.This is an example of the problem of ________ in bureaucracies.

Almost all voluntary relationships are entered into as situations of:

The sociologists most closely associated with the study of bureaucracies is:

Name the four types of processes that occur regularly in human relationships.

What is the difference between ties and groups?

A struggle over scarce resources that is regulated by shared rules is called:

A social network includes:

Even when a person has everything they need,if they compare themselves to others who have more they may still feel unhappy and dissatisfied.This situation is known as:

If you do not want a relationship with someone,it is wisest not to accept any favors from them.

Explain the difference between the influence of mainline and peripheral churches in Mozambique in HIV education and prevention.

Expressive needs:

The stress on rules,hierarchies,and impersonal relationships within a bureaucracy:

The people most likely to bully others have:

The impersonality of relationships within a bureaucracy is intended to:

Which of the following communication structures allows the greatest equality of participation?

Sociologist Diane Vaughan investigated the tragedy of the 1986 Challenger explosion and found that engineers suspected damage to the O-rings,but convinced each other the O-rings would not fail.This is an example of:

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

Define strong ties and weak ties and describe the importance of each from the standpoint of a)the individual and b)society.

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Exam 5: Groups, Networks, and Organizations

Groups may make extensive claims and demands on individual members because:

Because of all of the levels of authority,Devin doesn't ever feel that his opinion reaches any of the decision-makers.He is losing morale,absent more often,and thinking of changing jobs.This is an example of the problem of ________ in bureaucracies.

Almost all voluntary relationships are entered into as situations of:

The sociologists most closely associated with the study of bureaucracies is:

Name the four types of processes that occur regularly in human relationships.

What is the difference between ties and groups?

A struggle over scarce resources that is regulated by shared rules is called:

A social network includes:

Even when a person has everything they need,if they compare themselves to others who have more they may still feel unhappy and dissatisfied.This situation is known as:

If you do not want a relationship with someone,it is wisest not to accept any favors from them.

Explain the difference between the influence of mainline and peripheral churches in Mozambique in HIV education and prevention.

Expressive needs:

The stress on rules,hierarchies,and impersonal relationships within a bureaucracy:

The people most likely to bully others have:

The impersonality of relationships within a bureaucracy is intended to:

Which of the following communication structures allows the greatest equality of participation?

Sociologist Diane Vaughan investigated the tragedy of the 1986 Challenger explosion and found that engineers suspected damage to the O-rings,but convinced each other the O-rings would not fail.This is an example of:

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

Define strong ties and weak ties and describe the importance of each from the standpoint of a)the individual and b)society.

The Study of Society

Culture

Socialization

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Stratification

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Sex,Gender,and Sexuality

Health and Health Care

Family

Education and Religion

Politics and the Economy

Population and Urbanization

Social Change

Filters