Question 1

In the "iron law of oligarchy," Robert Michels stated that bureaucracy always means

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A)  inefficiency.
B)  the few rule the many.
C)  formal rules and regulations.
D)  alienation.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

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 (PTA) ?

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A)  a normative organization
B)  a coercive organization
C)  a utilitarian organization
D)  All of these responses are correct.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

In addition to keeping their individuality,members of a social group also think of themselves as a special "we."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The tendency of bureaucratic organizations to perpetuate themselves in order to keep going is called bureaucratic

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A)  retreatism.
B)  ritualism.
C)  innovation.
D)  inertia.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Why do many analysts claim that the spread of formal organizations threatens personal privacy? What do you think can be done about the erosion of personal privacy?

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Question 6

Irving Janis demonstrated how discussion always improves decision making in a social group.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You are part of a task force with a group leader who has a distant relationship with the group members and who is concerned with getting the job done.Which type of leader does your task force have?

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A)  a laissez-fair group leader
B)  a democratic leader
C)  an expressive leader
D)  an instrumental leaderE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Think about the process of McDonaldization.Looking at the list below,which one of the traits is NOT linked to McDonaldization?

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A)  efficiency
B)  creativity
C)  ability to calculate results
D)  control through automationE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

What does the research by Solomon Asch and Stanley Milgram show us about the ability of social groups to affect the opinions and behavior of group members?

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The research by Solomon Asch and Stanley...

Question 10

If you were a prisoner,a maximum-security prison would be which of the following types of organizations from your point of view?

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A)  a normative organization
B)  a coercive organization
C)  a utilitarian organization
D)  a voluntary organizationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Samuel Stouffer's study of soldier morale during World War II led to what conclusion?

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A)  The greater the chances of getting ahead,the happier people are.
B)  Happiness is a matter of personal values and standards.
C)  Whatever their situation in absolute terms,people evaluate themselves andMake comparisons to others relative to specific reference groups.
D)  The less chance for promotion,the higher soldiers' morale.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following concepts refers to a social group that people use as a point of reference in making evaluations or decisions?

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A)  peer group
B)  reference group
C)  out-group
D)  dyadE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

What is the term for group leadership that emphasizes the completion of tasks?

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A)  democratic leadership
B)  authoritarian leadership
C)  expressive leadership
D)  instrumental leadershipE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which statement correctly reflects Simmel's interpretation of the dyad?

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A)  Dyads are less stable than groups with many members.
B)  Typically,dyads involve less intense interaction.
C)  Most people find dyads less meaningful than triads.
D)  Dyads are more stable than groups with many members.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Internet sites such as Facebook help people create large social networks.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The basic idea behind scientific management is that

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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 responses are correct.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is typically true of a social network?

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A)  Networks are built on primary relationships.
B)  Networks are "fuzzy" groups made up of people we "know of" rather than those we know well.
C)  Networks encourage a strong sense of membership.
D)  Networks have clear boundaries defining membership.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

What are the important differences between primary and secondary groups?

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Question 19

Which of the following statements is consistent with the findings of Solomon Asch?

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A)  Many people are willing to compromise their own judgment to avoid being seen as different by others.
B)  Many people have weak self-images and seek social approval.
C)  Ordinary people are often not truthful to people who are in power.
D)  All of these responses are correct.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

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

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

Exam 5: Groups and Organizations

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 (PTA) ?

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Which statement correctly reflects Simmel's interpretation of the dyad?

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The basic idea behind scientific management is that

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If you were a prisoner,a maximum-security prison would be which of the following types of organizations from your point of view?

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Which of the following statements is consistent with the findings of Solomon Asch?

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What are the important differences between primary and secondary groups?

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What is the term for group leadership that emphasizes the completion of tasks?

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You are part of a task force with a group leader who has a distant relationship with the group members and who is concerned with getting the job done.Which type of leader does your task force have?

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

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Which of the following is typically true of a social network?

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Irving Janis demonstrated how discussion always improves decision making in a social group.

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Samuel Stouffer's study of soldier morale during World War II led to what conclusion?

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The tendency of bureaucratic organizations to perpetuate themselves in order to keep going is called bureaucratic

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In the "iron law of oligarchy," Robert Michels stated that bureaucracy always means

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Why do many analysts claim that the spread of formal organizations threatens personal privacy? What do you think can be done about the erosion of personal privacy?

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Internet sites such as Facebook help people create large social networks.

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Think about the process of McDonaldization.Looking at the list below,which one of the traits is NOT linked to McDonaldization?

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What does the research by Solomon Asch and Stanley Milgram show us about the ability of social groups to affect the opinions and behavior of group members?

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