A. less time to speak
B. more points of view to absorb
C. a more elaborate structure within which to function
D. all of the above
In larger groups each person has ? Read More »
Groups and Organizations, Sociology Mcqs A. normative function by enforcing standards of conduct and belief
B. comparison function by serving as a standard against which people can measure themselves and other
C. elimination function by dissolving groups that no longer have a social purpose
D. both a and b
The purpose of a reference group is to serve a(n) ? Read More »
Groups and Organizations, Sociology Mcqs A. primary
B. secondary
C. out-groups
D. formal organizations
A. a clear-cut hierarchy of authority
B. co-ownership among all workers of the material resource with which they operate
C. fixed salaries associated with each role
D. written rules governing conduct
Which of these is not a feature of an ideal type bureaucracy according to Weber ? Read More »
Groups and Organizations, Sociology Mcqs A. merging of work and private lives
B. job security
C. group-oriented production
D. all of the above
Which of these is a feature of the Japanese style of management arrangements ? Read More »
Groups and Organizations, Sociology Mcqs A. regimes that use repression against their population
B. the exclusion of women from the highest levels of politics
C. the tendency for power inevitably to flow towards top
D. the legal system of the former communist countries
The iron law of oligarchy refers to_____________? Read More »
Groups and Organizations, Sociology Mcqs A. Michel Foucault
B. Paul Gay
C. Zygmunt Bauman
D. Robert Michels
A. the rules could be upheld at all cost even in the face of a better solution
B. people know they should be guaranteed fair and consistent treatment
C. adherence to the rules takes precedence over organizational goals
D. workers are not encouraged to be flexible in making decisions
A. the chaos of informal organizations
B. the compulsion to work in offices
C. the develog power of officials
D. politicians abuse of power and influence
De Gournay coined the phrase an illness of bureau mania to describe ? Read More »
Groups and Organizations, Sociology Mcqs A. is compatible with private sector values and includes impartial and equal treatment for all
B. ensures administrative responsibility for the public interest and includes impartial and equal treatment for all
C. ensures that politicians goals can be met even against opposition and ensures administrative responsibility for the public interest
D. is compatible with private sector values and ensures that politicians goals can be met even against opposition
