Informal Groups in Organizations
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Which of the following types of bureaucracies can be detrimental to an organization's efficiency?

  • Autocratic bureaucracy
  • Democratic bureaucracy
  • Rigid bureaucracy (correct)
  • Lax bureaucracy
  • What is the primary goal of periodically studying the actual operation of a social organization?

  • To allocate resources
  • To devise new policies
  • To evaluate employee performance
  • To identify areas for improvement (correct)
  • What is the term for the unwritten rules that govern behavior in a group or organization?

  • Organizational culture
  • Group norms (correct)
  • Social norms
  • Informal rules
  • What is the term for the assigned responsibilities within a group or organization?

    <p>Group roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of informal groups within an organization?

    <p>To increase productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of human behavior in social groups and organizations?

    <p>Organizational behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the underlying structure of an organization, including roles and relationships?

    <p>Formal organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the unwritten, informal rules that govern behavior in a group or organization?

    <p>Group norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of establishing a balance between rigid and lax bureaucracies?

    <p>Efficient operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of evaluating an organization's performance and identifying areas for improvement?

    <p>Organizational assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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