Sociology 160 Chapter 6 Groups and Organization

Sandy is standing in line for Kanye West tickets. The line wraps around the block, spilling into the streets and crowding store windows. Sandy is part of a(n): Group of answer choices Triad Aggregate Dyad In-group

Aggregate

The United States Government is a form of: Group of answer choices A normative organization A coercive organization A total institution A bureaucracy

A bureaucracy

The term meritocracy is defined by the text as: Group of answer choices The authoritarian devalue of an employee. The removal of personal feelings from a professional situation. A status-based regime in which advancement is unlikely. A bureaucracy where membership and advancement is based on proven and documented skills.

A bureaucracy where membership and advancement is based on proven and documented skills.

What is the difference between a primary group and a secondary group? Group of answer choices A primary group is small and impersonal; a secondary group is large and consists of face-to-face relationships. A primary group is small, consisting of emotional face-to-face relationships; a secondary group is larger and impersonal. A primary group is large and impersonal; a secondary group is small, consisting of emotional, face-to-face relationships. A primary group is large and impersonal; a secondary group is small and purely instrumental in

A primary group is small, consisting of emotional face-to-face relationships; a secondary group is larger and impersonal.

A total institution can be defined as: Group of answer choices A group in which the masses have a large influence in decision making. An organization in which participants live a controlled lifestyle and in which total resocialization occurs. A clear chain of command found in a bureaucracy. A business which offers career advice for federal employees.

An organization in which participants live a controlled lifestyle and in which total resocialization occurs.

A famous socialite is court-ordered to enter a rehabilitation center to eliminate her drug addiction. The socialite is about to become a member of a: Group of answer choices Paparazzi organization Voluntary organization Utilitarian organization Coercive organization

Coercive organization

Grace works in at an advertising agency. Grace's coworkers help her complete presentations, contact clients, and assist her with research. Her coworkers are serving a(n): Group of answer choices Intrinsic function Instrumental function Elementary function Expressive function

Instrumental function

Christine is president of her Improvisation Comedy Troupe. When making decisions about booking gigs, rehearsal spaces, and call-times, Christine leaves the troupe to decide for themselves. Christine is a(n) _____ leader. Group of answer choices Democratic Authoritarian Laissez-faire Republican

Laissez-faire

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a bureaucracy: Group of answer choices Explicit rules Clear division of labor Impersonality Personality-based promotion

Personality-based promotion

When Kevin backpacks across Europe after his high school graduation, he is surprised to find Burger Kings, H&Ms, and even Wal-Mart stores in the foreign cities. This is an example of: The McDonaldization of society Counter-culture In-Group/Out-Group dynamic A bureaucracy

The McDonaldization of society