Quiz 4

A famous socialite court order to enter rehabilitation center to eliminate or drug addiction. The socialite is about to become a member of: A) Voluntary organization B) Paparazzi organization C) Utilitarian organization D) Coercive organization

D) Coercive organization

Justin enrolls in a local community college so he can one day become an engineer. Justin is about to become a member of a: A) Voluntary organization B) Paparazzi organization C) Coercive organization D) Utilitarian organization

D) Utilitarian organization

Sandy is standing in line for Kanye West tickets. The line wraps around the block, spilling into the streets and crowd in store windows. Sandy is part of a: A) Aggregate B) Dyad C) In-group D) Triad

A) Aggregate

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

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

Christine is president of her improvisation comedy troupe. When making decisions about booking gigs, rehearsal spaces, and call times, Christine leaves the troop to decide for themselves. Christine is a ________ leader. A) Laissez-Faire B) Republican C) Authoritarian D) Democratic

A) Laissez-Faire

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

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

An instrumental leader: A) Emotional strength and health, ensuring that people feel supported. B) Is goal-orientated and largely concerned with accomplishing set tasks. C) Refers to the main focus or goal of the leader. D) Rejects gender roles in the name of the feminist movement.

B) Is goal-orientated and largely concerned with accomplishing set tasks.

The United States government is a form of: A) A coercive organization B) A normative organization C) A bureaucracy D) A total institution

C) A bureaucracy

When Michael start high school, he joins the basketball team. He begins to look at his teammates friends for cues on how to behave at dances, in the hallways, and even in the classroom. Michaels basketball team is serving as Michaels _________. A) Aggregate B) Out-Group C) Reference Group D) Secondary Group

C) Reference Group

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: A) Counter-culture B) A bureaucracy C) The Mcdonaldization of Society D) In-Group/Out-group Dynamics

C) The Mcdonaldization of Society