Groups and Organization

Question 1

What reason do people conform to a group according to Solomon Asch?

Answer 1

They believe the group is better informed than they are.

Other reasons include viewing dissent as a form of weakness and believing they are too weak to decide for themselves.

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT constitute cyberbullying?

Answer 2

Sending threatening letters to someone’s home.

Cyberbullying typically involves online actions, while sending letters is a physical form of harassment.

Question 3

Michael’s basketball team serves as Michael’s _____ when he looks to his teammates for cues on behavior.

Answer 3

Reference group.

Reference groups influence individuals’ behaviors and attitudes.

Question 4

The United States Government is a form of:

Answer 4

A bureaucracy.

Bureaucracy is characterized by hierarchical structure and formal rules.

Question 5

What leadership style did Mark Zuckerberg likely use in The Social Network?

Answer 5

Authoritarian.

Authoritarian leaders are goal-oriented and make decisions independently.

Question 6

What is the difference between a primary group and a secondary group?

Answer 6

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

Primary groups are often family and close friends, while secondary groups can include co-workers and classmates.

Question 7

Christine is a(n) _____ leader when she lets her troupe decide for themselves.

Answer 7

Laissez-faire.

Laissez-faire leaders provide minimal guidance and allow group members to make decisions.

Question 8

A total institution can be defined as:

Answer 8

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

Examples include prisons and rehabilitation centers.

Question 9

An instrumental leader is characterized by what trait?

Answer 9

Is goal-oriented and largely concerned with accomplishing set tasks.

Instrumental leaders focus on achieving objectives efficiently.

Question 10

A famous socialite entering a rehabilitation center is about to become a member of a:

Answer 10

Coercive organization.

Coercive organizations require individuals to join, often through legal or social pressure.