Question 1

Interactions are more personal and intense in a small group,a collectivity small enough for all members to be acquainted with one another and to interact simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

In a small group, there is more opportunity for personal and intense interactions because all members are able to interact with each other simultaneously and are likely to be acquainted with one another.

Question 2

The Japanese system encourages worker loyalty and a high level of productivity.Managers are assigned to a permanent workplace and tend to become highly specialized,unlike their U.S.counterparts who are often moved through various parts of the organization.

Accepted Answer

The Japanese system typically involves rotating managers through various roles to develop a broad understanding of the organization, unlike the specialization described in the statement.

Question 3

Today,computer networks and email offer additional opportunities for workers to enhance or degrade their work culture.

Accepted Answer

Computer networks and email provide new ways for workers to communicate and interact with each other, which can either lead to a positive or negative work culture depending on how they use these tools.

Question 4

Authoritarian leaders focus on the instrumental tasks of the group and demand compliance from others.

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian leaders tend to value task accomplishment over personal relationships and demand obedience from their subordinates.

Question 5

Occasionally,people in aggregates and categories form social groups.For instance,people within the category known as "graduate students" may form social groups as they interact with one another in classes and seminars,find that they have mutual interests and concerns,and develop a sense of belonging to the group.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately describes how social groups can form among people in specific categories or aggregates.

Question 6

A network is a web of social relationships that links one person with other people and through them,with other people they know.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of a network. It is a system of interconnected people and relationships.

Question 7

According to Robert Merton,the term "bureaucratic personality" describes those workers who are
more concerned with following correct procedures than they are with getting the job done correctly.

Accepted Answer

According to Robert Merton, the term "bureaucratic personality" refers to individuals who prioritize following rules and procedures and may sacrifice efficiency or effectiveness in order to do so.

Question 8

Jeff is a manager for a large department store.Rather than adopting a tough stance,he prefers to set the agenda and let group members make their own decisions rather than flaunting his power and position.He could be characterized as having a laissez-faire leadership style.

Accepted Answer

The statement describes Jeff as having a laissez-faire leadership style, which is characterized by a hands-off approach and giving group members autonomy in decision-making.

Question 9

A reference group is a group consisting solely of members that strongly influences a person's
behavior and social attitudes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A reference group is a group consisting...

Question 10

Sociologist Amitai Etzioni classified formal organizations into three categories: normative,coercive,and controlling.

Accepted Answer

Amitai Etzioni classified formal organizations into three categories: normative, coercive, and utilitarian, not controlling.

Question 11

In a series of experiments conducted by Solomon Asch,the pressure toward group conformity was so great that participants were willing to contradict their own best judgment if the rest of the group disagreed with them.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately reflects the findings of Solomon Asch's conformity experiments, which showed that participants were highly influenced by the opinions of the group, even if it meant going against their own perception of reality.

Question 12

Large groups leaders are expected to perform a variety of roles,some related to the internal workings of the group and others related to external relationships with other groups.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Large group leaders are expected to fulfill both internal and external roles to effectively manage their groups.

Question 13

The tragic 2010 explosion of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig has been cited as an example of groupthink.

Accepted Answer

The investigations into the Deepwater Horizon disaster concluded that groupthink was a significant factor in the decision-making process leading up to the explosion, as well as in the ineffective response to the crisis.

Question 14

According to George Ritzer,the process of "McDonaldization" has become a global phenomenon,as four elements of rationality can be found in fast­food restaurants and other "speedy" or "jiffy" businesses.

Accepted Answer

According to George Ritzer, the process of McDonaldization has indeed become a global phenomenon, with the four elements of rationality (efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control) being observed in fast-food restaurants and other "speedy" or "jiffy" businesses worldwide.

Question 15

According to Charles H.Cooley,we have primary relationships with other individuals in our primary
groups-that is,with our significant others,who frequently serve as role models.

Accepted Answer

Charles H. Cooley did state that we have primary relationships with other individuals in our primary groups, particularly with our significant others who often serve as role models.

Question 16

Sociologist Georg Simmel suggested that small groups have distinctive interaction patterns that do not exist in larger groups.According to Simmel,a coalition is an alliance created in a dyad in an attempt to reach a shared objective or goal.

Accepted Answer

According to Simmel, a coalition is not possible in a dyad because it requires at least three members to form alliances and create a majority against another member.

Question 17

The Milgram study provides evidence that obedience to authority may be more common than most of us would like to believe.Almost two-thirds of study participants went all the way to what could have been a deadly jolt of electricity.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately reflects the findings of the Milgram study.

Question 18

According to social psychologist Irving Janis' theory on "groupthink," members usually want to be "team players." They may not want to be the ones who undermine the group's consensus or who challenge the group's leaders.Consequently,members often limit or withhold their opinions and focus on consensus rather than exploring all of the options and determining the best course of action.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of groupthink according to Irving Janis' theory.

Question 19

As the introductory story depicts,professors across the nation are embracing technology and allowing it in the classroom to connect with their students.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As the introductory story depicts,professors across the...

Question 20

People in aggregates share a common purpose (such as purchasing items or arriving at their destination)but generally do not interact with one another,except perhaps briefly.

Accepted Answer

People in aggregates may share a common purpose, but they typically do not interact with each other beyond brief interactions. Examples of aggregates include people waiting in line at a store or passengers on a bus.

Quiz 6: Groups and Organizations

Interactions are more personal and intense in a small group,a collectivity small enough for all members to be acquainted with one another and to interact simultaneously.

The Japanese system encourages worker loyalty and a high level of productivity.Managers are assigned to a permanent workplace and tend to become highly specialized,unlike their U.S.counterparts who are often moved through various parts of the organization.

Today,computer networks and email offer additional opportunities for workers to enhance or degrade their work culture.

Authoritarian leaders focus on the instrumental tasks of the group and demand compliance from others.

A network is a web of social relationships that links one person with other people and through them,with other people they know.

According to Robert Merton,the term "bureaucratic personality" describes those workers who are more concerned with following correct procedures than they are with getting the job done correctly.

Jeff is a manager for a large department store.Rather than adopting a tough stance,he prefers to set the agenda and let group members make their own decisions rather than flaunting his power and position.He could be characterized as having a laissez-faire leadership style.

A reference group is a group consisting solely of members that strongly influences a person's behavior and social attitudes.

Sociologist Amitai Etzioni classified formal organizations into three categories: normative,coercive,and controlling.

In a series of experiments conducted by Solomon Asch,the pressure toward group conformity was so great that participants were willing to contradict their own best judgment if the rest of the group disagreed with them.

Large groups leaders are expected to perform a variety of roles,some related to the internal workings of the group and others related to external relationships with other groups.

The tragic 2010 explosion of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig has been cited as an example of groupthink.

According to George Ritzer,the process of "McDonaldization" has become a global phenomenon,as four elements of rationality can be found in fastfood restaurants and other "speedy" or "jiffy" businesses.

According to Charles H.Cooley,we have primary relationships with other individuals in our primary groups-that is,with our significant others,who frequently serve as role models.

Sociologist Georg Simmel suggested that small groups have distinctive interaction patterns that do not exist in larger groups.According to Simmel,a coalition is an alliance created in a dyad in an attempt to reach a shared objective or goal.

The Milgram study provides evidence that obedience to authority may be more common than most of us would like to believe.Almost two-thirds of study participants went all the way to what could have been a deadly jolt of electricity.

As the introductory story depicts,professors across the nation are embracing technology and allowing it in the classroom to connect with their students.

People in aggregates share a common purpose (such as purchasing items or arriving at their destination)but generally do not interact with one another,except perhaps briefly.

Quiz 6: Groups and Organizations

Interactions are more personal and intense in a small group,a collectivity small enough for all members to be acquainted with one another and to interact simultaneously.

The Japanese system encourages worker loyalty and a high level of productivity.Managers are assigned to a permanent workplace and tend to become highly specialized,unlike their U.S.counterparts who are often moved through various parts of the organization.

Today,computer networks and email offer additional opportunities for workers to enhance or degrade their work culture.

Authoritarian leaders focus on the instrumental tasks of the group and demand compliance from others.

A network is a web of social relationships that links one person with other people and through them,with other people they know.

According to Robert Merton,the term "bureaucratic personality" describes those workers who are more concerned with following correct procedures than they are with getting the job done correctly.

Jeff is a manager for a large department store.Rather than adopting a tough stance,he prefers to set the agenda and let group members make their own decisions rather than flaunting his power and position.He could be characterized as having a laissez-faire leadership style.

A reference group is a group consisting solely of members that strongly influences a person's behavior and social attitudes.

Sociologist Amitai Etzioni classified formal organizations into three categories: normative,coercive,and controlling.

In a series of experiments conducted by Solomon Asch,the pressure toward group conformity was so great that participants were willing to contradict their own best judgment if the rest of the group disagreed with them.

Large groups leaders are expected to perform a variety of roles,some related to the internal workings of the group and others related to external relationships with other groups.

The tragic 2010 explosion of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig has been cited as an example of groupthink.

According to George Ritzer,the process of "McDonaldization" has become a global phenomenon,as four elements of rationality can be found in fast­food restaurants and other "speedy" or "jiffy" businesses.

According to Charles H.Cooley,we have primary relationships with other individuals in our primary groups-that is,with our significant others,who frequently serve as role models.

Sociologist Georg Simmel suggested that small groups have distinctive interaction patterns that do not exist in larger groups.According to Simmel,a coalition is an alliance created in a dyad in an attempt to reach a shared objective or goal.

The Milgram study provides evidence that obedience to authority may be more common than most of us would like to believe.Almost two-thirds of study participants went all the way to what could have been a deadly jolt of electricity.

As the introductory story depicts,professors across the nation are embracing technology and allowing it in the classroom to connect with their students.

People in aggregates share a common purpose (such as purchasing items or arriving at their destination)but generally do not interact with one another,except perhaps briefly.

According to George Ritzer,the process of "McDonaldization" has become a global phenomenon,as four elements of rationality can be found in fastfood restaurants and other "speedy" or "jiffy" businesses.