Secondary groups that are formally organized to achieve specific goals are called ________.

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Formal organizations are created for a specific purpose and have a defined structure and rules. They are set up to achieve specific goals and are therefore different from reference groups (used for comparison and evaluation) and primary groups (small, intimate social groups). Social institutions are broader in scope and refer to systems or structures in society that perform important functions, such as education or the legal system.

Secondary Groups That Are Formally Organized to Achieve Specific Goals