Exam 6: Networks, Groups, Bureaucracies, and Societies

In what ways do informal relations in bureaucracy influence the work experiences of employees?

National police forces routinely encounter problems in investigating and prosecuting Internet crimes, because such criminal activity is international and existing laws still apply only to national territories.What criticism against bureaucracies is relevant in this case?

Which of the following factors increases the likelihood of group conformity?

Morgan is an executive committed to a democratic leadership style.Which of the following organizations would be least likely to be successful under his leadership?

If you were repeating the Asch experiment, which of the following conditions would be most likely to produce increased conformity?

Celine is in charge of the trauma response team at a large university hospital.Her job is to manage large-scale medical emergencies when they occur.She often yells orders at medical staff, and anyone who challenges her during an emergency is suspended.How effective is the trauma response team likely to be at coping with large-scale medical emergencies with Celine in charge?

The large organization that Josh works for issues each employee a number, has each employee sign in to work via time clock, and never addresses employees by name, only by number.What criticism against bureaucracies is relevant in this case?

How are you connected to networks in your own life? Use specific examples and relevant concepts.

Which of the following significant events occurred during the industrial era?

Aquatic foragers concentrated on fishing and hunting marine animals.

Describe the main characteristics of a dyad using an example.

Which leadership style is demonstrated to be the most effective overall, in all but crisis situations?

Network analysis teaches us that "It's not what you know but who you know" predicts success in finding a job well.

Individuals' social networks are isolated from each other.

Which type of group is characterized by weak emotional bonds and a narrow range of activities?

Josh sometimes uses "divide and conquer" tactics to obtain his goals in social relationships.In which of the following relationships is he most likely to fail in such an attempt?

What do we call secondary groups that are formed in order to achieve certain, specific objectives?

Which of the following leadership styles is most effective in a crisis situation?

Which of the following is one of the most significant developments of agricultural societies?

Selena attends a large university and knows very few people in her classes.In her sociology class, however, she is required to work with a group of four other people on a term project.What kind of social group do Selena and her group project classmates make?