Question 1

The five bases of social power are considered to be _________ resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  allocative 
B)  authoritative 
C)  material 
D)  practical 
A)  allocative 
B)  authoritative 
C)  material 
D)  practical B

Question 2

Apply the principles of discursive consciousness and practical consciousness to relationships you have with others. What similarities and differences exist across these relationships?

Accepted Answer

Discursive consciousness refers to the ability to think critically and reflect on our thoughts and actions, while practical consciousness involves the ability to apply this critical thinking to real-life situations. When it comes to relationships with others, both discursive and practical consciousness play a crucial role.

In relationships, discursive consciousness allows us to analyze our thoughts and feelings towards the other person, as well as understand the dynamics of the relationship. It helps us to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and make decisions that are in the best interest of both parties. Practical consciousness, on the other hand, enables us to apply this critical thinking to our interactions with others. It helps us to navigate the complexities of relationships, adapt to different situations, and make choices that are beneficial for the relationship as a whole.

In terms of similarities across relationships, both discursive and practical consciousness require self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to consider the perspectives of others. They also involve the need for open communication, compromise, and the willingness to work through challenges. Additionally, both types of consciousness are essential for building and maintaining healthy, fulfilling relationships.

However, there are also differences across relationships when it comes to applying these principles. The dynamics of each relationship are unique, and therefore, the application of discursive and practical consciousness may vary. For example, the way we communicate with a romantic partner may differ from how we communicate with a friend or a colleague. Similarly, the decisions we make in a familial relationship may be different from those in a professional relationship.

Overall, the principles of discursive and practical consciousness are essential for navigating and nurturing relationships with others. They provide the foundation for understanding, empathy, and effective communication, while also allowing us to adapt and make choices that contribute to the well-being of the relationship.

Question 3

With which of the following communication traditions is Structuration Theory associated?

Accepted Answer

A)  semiotic 
B)  cybernetic 
C)  rhetorical 
D)  phenomenological 
A)  semiotic 
B)  cybernetic 
C)  rhetorical 
D)  phenomenological B

Question 4

Which approach to knowing characterizes the research undertaken using ST?

Accepted Answer

A)  socio-cultural 
B)  interpretive/hermeneutic 
C)  critical 
D)  positivistic/empirical 
A)  socio-cultural 
B)  interpretive/hermeneutic 
C)  critical 
D)  positivistic/empirical

Question 5

Distinguish between the concepts of rules and resources. How does a group utilize each of these concepts in arriving at a decision?

Accepted Answer

Rules and resources are two distinct con

Question 6

When you are assigned to a group for a class project, your ability to express your thoughts and goals in a language that other group members are able to understand is called

Accepted Answer

A)  practical consciousness 
B)  authoritative resources 
C)  discursive consciousness 
D)  power base 
A)  practical consciousness 
B)  authoritative resources 
C)  discursive consciousness 
D)  power base

Question 7

Structuration theorists believe that all social interaction in an organization is comprised of a ______________ and ______________ dimension.

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal and spatial 
B)  cognitive and affective 
C)  informal and informational 
D)  reflexive and reflective 
A)  temporal and spatial 
B)  cognitive and affective 
C)  informal and informational 
D)  reflexive and reflective

Question 8

Identify potential benefits and costs associated with each of the following paths of decision making: unitary path, complex-cyclic path, solution-orientation path.

Accepted Answer

The potential benefits and costs associa

Question 9

Structuration is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  the system in which an organization operates and develops its rules and resources for guiding interaction 
B)  the development of agency and reflexivity as facilitating decision making in organizations and groups 
C)  the rules and resources that affect organizational members interactions and decisions on a daily basis 
D)  the process by which systems are produced and reproduced through members' use of rules and resources 
A)  the system in which an organization operates and develops its rules and resources for guiding interaction 
B)  the development of agency and reflexivity as facilitating decision making in organizations and groups 
C)  the rules and resources that affect organizational members interactions and decisions on a daily basis 
D)  the process by which systems are produced and reproduced through members' use of rules and resources

Question 10

Identify the five authoritative resources used by groups in arriving at decisions. Provide an example of each type of power exerted in group decisions in which you were a participant.

Accepted Answer

The five authoritative resources used by

Question 11

A system is a group or organization, not the behaviors the group engages in to pursue its goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Poole and his colleagues conclude that the key to understanding groups is through an analysis of the rules that underlie them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Another word for social integration in Structuration Theory is reciprocity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Anthony Giddens believes that

Accepted Answer

A)  people are unaware of the influence of others 
B)  structure and rules restrict behavior 
C)  communication systems are too complex to completely understand 
D)  rules are key to an individual's satisfaction 
A)  people are unaware of the influence of others 
B)  structure and rules restrict behavior 
C)  communication systems are too complex to completely understand 
D)  rules are key to an individual's satisfaction

Question 15

Discuss whether or not you believe Structuration Theory relates to a few, many, or most groups and organizations. Are there some concepts that are more readily applicable than others? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Structuration Theory, developed by socio

Question 16

Alberto is able to get his group members to agree to participate in a late-night meeting in order to decide on a plan of action before the deadline set by the client. While most people typically would not be willing to work such late hours, Alberto's team complies with his request because he is the Manager of Operations for their division of the company. Which of the following types of power is most influential in getting the group to agree to the late-night meeting?

Accepted Answer

A)  expert power 
B)  referent power 
C)  reward power 
D)  legitimate power 
A)  expert power 
B)  referent power 
C)  reward power 
D)  legitimate power

Question 17

In Structuration Theory, the _____ is the group or organization and the behaviors that the group engages in to pursue its goals, and the _____ is the rules and resources used to sustain a group or organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  system/structure 
B)  collective/structuration 
C)  structure/system 
D)  agent/agency 
A)  system/structure 
B)  collective/structuration 
C)  structure/system 
D)  agent/agency

Question 18

Select five concepts from Structuration Theory to apply to this school as an organization. Use examples to illustrate each concept. Be sure to explain each concept's role in the larger theoretical framework to show you understand how it relates to the theory.

Accepted Answer

Structuration Theory, developed by socio

Question 19

Poole and his colleagues contend that small groups are aware of and knowledgeable about the events and activities that take place around them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Giddens views all group members as having some sort of power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Structuration Theory

The five bases of social power are considered to be _________ resources.

Apply the principles of discursive consciousness and practical consciousness to relationships you have with others. What similarities and differences exist across these relationships?

With which of the following communication traditions is Structuration Theory associated?

Which approach to knowing characterizes the research undertaken using ST?

Distinguish between the concepts of rules and resources. How does a group utilize each of these concepts in arriving at a decision?

When you are assigned to a group for a class project, your ability to express your thoughts and goals in a language that other group members are able to understand is called

Structuration theorists believe that all social interaction in an organization is comprised of a ______________ and ______________ dimension.

Identify potential benefits and costs associated with each of the following paths of decision making: unitary path, complex-cyclic path, solution-orientation path.

Structuration is defined as

Identify the five authoritative resources used by groups in arriving at decisions. Provide an example of each type of power exerted in group decisions in which you were a participant.

A system is a group or organization, not the behaviors the group engages in to pursue its goals.

Poole and his colleagues conclude that the key to understanding groups is through an analysis of the rules that underlie them.

Another word for social integration in Structuration Theory is reciprocity.

Anthony Giddens believes that

Discuss whether or not you believe Structuration Theory relates to a few, many, or most groups and organizations. Are there some concepts that are more readily applicable than others? Explain.

In Structuration Theory, the _____ is the group or organization and the behaviors that the group engages in to pursue its goals, and the _____ is the rules and resources used to sustain a group or organization.

Select five concepts from Structuration Theory to apply to this school as an organization. Use examples to illustrate each concept. Be sure to explain each concept's role in the larger theoretical framework to show you understand how it relates to the theory.

Poole and his colleagues contend that small groups are aware of and knowledgeable about the events and activities that take place around them.

Giddens views all group members as having some sort of power.

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Structuration theorists believe that all social interaction in an organization is comprised of a and dimension.

In Structuration Theory, the _ is the group or organization and the behaviors that the group engages in to pursue its goals, and the _ is the rules and resources used to sustain a group or organization.