Exam 5: Separate and Together: Life in Groups

The condition that often develops in large groups when tasks are neglected, because it is impossible for any one person to receive credit (or blame), is called:

Which of the following is a reason that group efficiency declines as groups increase in size?

There is a social tie between me and my best friend's uncle even though I've never met him.

Our social networks consist of just our closest friends and family.

Which of the following authority figures still derives legitimacy from traditional sources?

Primary and secondary groups are distinct and unique from one another. There is no overlap.

What sort of leadership style is typically expected of women in contemporary society?

A barista at Jose's local coffee shop always greets him by name and usually notices his mood. Once when he was upset about something at school, he confided in her. She now asks how school is going and seems to care about his answer. How would we characterize her relationship with Jose?

Robert Putnam's research can be exemplified by his description of a decline in bowling leagues. Which of the following might serve as evidence that Putnam's concerns are overblown?

In 2009 the Detroit Pistons fired head coach Michael Curry. Most sources agreed that Curry lost his job because of squabbles with players and tensions between team members and the coaching staff. This was especially upsetting since Curry's main strength was supposed to be his ability to communicate well with players and command their respect. What type of leadership was Curry lacking?

Which of the following could be used as a way to minimize social loafing?

What are the specific organizational traits that Max Weber identified with bureaucracies?

Which of the following would NOT be considered an aggregate?

Honor killing is sometimes practiced to protect the honor of a family in which a female relative has been assaulted or otherwise treated dishonorably.

Emile Durkheim worried that, in an increasingly fragmented modern world, individuals would feel less and less connected to groups, which would lead to:

People who associate with each other on a regular basis for no other reason than to spend time together are usually members of:

The Japanese management technique kaizen is considered innovative in that it does which of the following?

Which of the following are characterized by long-term, intimate, face-to-face relationships?

In "The Strength of Weak Ties," what does Mark Granovetter mean when he claims that weak ties can be strong?

Bureaucracies are generally ineffective at achieving their goals because they constitute an iron cage of rules and regulations.