Question 1

Discuss a well-known political or social movement or educational leader, past or present, American or international, such as Nelson Mandela.Theorize and describe how the individual came to be a leader, what type of power the individual earned or utilized, and what type of group the individual led.

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Question 2

Explain what is meant by the iron law of oligarchy and its relationship to democracy.

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Question 3

Provide a definition of an IGO and an INGO.Discuss the differences in their missions, stakeholders, and programs.

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Question 4

Explain the difference between transformational and transactional leadership.

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Identify and define the three types of formal organizations.Provide examples of each and discuss the differences between them.

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Question 6

Choose one of following: Solomon Asch's experiment or Stanley Milgram's research.Summarize the protocol and outcome of the experiment and explain the sociological implications in terms of group dynamics.

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Question 7

Explain the difference between social capital, economic capital, and cultural capital.Be sure to define each type of capital as well as provide examples.Discuss the importance of each one.

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Question 8

Think of a bureaucracy that you have encountered in your life.Evaluate the extent to which this bureaucracy fit the ideal type.Critically examine how this bureaucracy reflected the irrationalities of rationality.

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Question 9

Provide a definition of an IGO and an INGO.Discuss the differences in their missions, stakeholders, and programs.Provide real-life examples of these types of organizations.

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Question 10

Explain the difference between a primary group and a secondary group.Then provide an example of each group of which you are a member.Be sure to provide details and distinctions in your response when describing the difference between the groups.

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Question 11

How does gender impact one's access to social capital?

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Question 12

Explain the concept of groupthink and why it is problematic.Illustrate it with an example that may occur in the workplace.

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Question 13

James and Lena are best friends and roommates but lately haven't been getting along as well.Nkechi moves in next door, and the three of them all start hanging out together.Discuss the effect that size may have on the group's relationships.Imagine a scenario where an alliance or coalition may form within the group and explain the group dynamics that may occur.

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Question 14

Define dyad and triad groups.Illustrate the relationship in a dyadic group, including strength of bonds and stability and demonstrate how this relationship changes when a third party is added to form a triad.

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Question 15

Explain the differences between positional power, personal power, and legitimate authority and provide an example of each.

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Question 16

Discuss how coercive organizations are total institutions.

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Question 17

Briefly discuss why Weber stated that bureaucracies can become iron cages?

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Question 18

As group size increases, the intensity of relationships within the group decreases while overall group stability increases.Explain what is meant by this statement and provide examples.

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Question 19

What is the role of Amnesty Interaction?

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Quiz 5: Groups, Organizations, and Bureaucracies