sociology quiz 6 (exam prep)

The United States Government is a form of: a) A bureaucracy b) A coercive organization c) A total institution d) A normative organization

a) A bureaucracy

When Michael starts high school, he joins the basketball team. He begins to look to his teammate friends for cues on how to behave at dances, in the hallways, and even in the classroom. Michael's basketball team is serving as Michael's _____. a)Out-group b)Reference group c)Aggregate d)Secondary group

b)Reference group

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a bureaucracy: a)Clear division of labor b)Impersonality c)Explicit rules d)Personality-based promotion

d)Personality-based promotion

What is the difference between a primary group and a secondary group? a) A primary group is small, consisting of emotional face-to-face relationships; a secondary group is larger and impersonal. b) A primary group is small and impersonal; a secondary group is large and consists of face-to-face relationships. c) A primary group is large and impersonal; a secondary group is small, consisting of emotional, face-to-face relationships. d) A primary group is large and impersonal; a secondary group is small and purely instrumental in function.

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

In the 2010 film, The Social Network, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was portrayed as a leader who was goal-oriented, issuing orders and assigning tasks. Which of the following leadership styles did Zuckerberg likely use? a) Authoritarian b)Democratic c)Laissez-faire d)Oligarchy

a) Authoritarian

The McDonalidization of Society refers to: a)The increasing presence of the fast-food business model in common social institutions. b)The obesity epidemic that's rapidly sweeping the United States. c)The country's increasing dependence on fast food as a daily meal. d)The increasing popularity of McDonalds as a hang-out for youths.

a)The increasing presence of the fast-food business model in common social institutions.

Kellan wants to shop at Express for the new school year, but because all of his friends shop at Pacific Sun, Kellan does as well. Kellan's behavior is an example of: a) Consumer-oriented discretion b) Laissez-faire leadership c) Conformity d) Out-group dynamics

c) Conformity

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: a)Voluntary organization b)Paparazzi organization c)Utilitarian organization d) Coercive organization

d) Coercive organization

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

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

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): a)Expressive function b)Intrinsic function c)Elementary function d)Instrumental function

d)Instrumental function