Exam 3: Social Interaction, Groups, and Social Structure

The ability to define social reality reflects a group's power within a society.

Which of the following is an ascribed status?

Today Steve went into a grocery store where a stranger checked out his purchases and another stranger bagged his groceries. Then he went to Wendy's and purchased a hamburger from another stranger, and on his way home another stranger changed the oil in his car. These experiences are all characteristic of

Define the differences in the scientific management and the human relations approach to organizational functions. Which approach do you think is more effective?

Firas, Randy, and Teresa are science majors, and when they graduate from college, they find jobs as a nurse, a midwife, and a hospital administrator, respectively. These new positions are examples of

Which one of the following is an example of a group?

One of the dysfunctions of the "hierarchy of authority" that is characteristic of bureaucracies is that it leads to goal displacement.

A woman and her two children walk into a homeless shelter. It is apparent they are hungry, dirty, and the children are crying. The shelter attendant refuses them admittance, although there is ample room in the shelter, because the mother does not have the proper identification card. This is an example of

Describe the various components of a bureaucracy as suggested by Max Weber. How did Weber perceive the efficiency of bureaucracies?

Mary is 5' 3" tall, a field hockey player who sees little playing time, is 21-years-old, and is African American. Which one of her characteristics is most likely her master status?

Social networks

The Gesellschaft places a greater emphasis on ascribed statuses than a Gemeinschaft.

Members of prestigious law firms often assist their children in obtaining jobs in other law firms or corporations by calling their friends and associates and asking for a favor. This example of networking helps the children of wealthy families maintain the family's high social status. The example best illustrates which sociological perspective?

A negative consequence of the written rules and regulations of a bureaucracy is that they contribute to feelings of alienation.

Daniel Bell views post-industrial societies as being positive because he believes they are characterized by interest groups concerned with such national issues as health, education, and the environment working for the common good. Bell's view represents which sociological perspective?

Which social scientist created a simulation of prison conditions that illustrated the relationship between social structure and social interaction?

Everett Hughes' studies of social structure focused on which concept?

Define the concepts in-groups, out-groups and reference groups, and describe the role of each type of group. Give examples to illustrate your answer.

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of bureaucracies, according to Max Weber?

We seek out groups to