Sociology of Organizations Quiz

A social pattern that is generally recognized and intended to have a specific outcome.

A social pattern that has unintended or unrecognized consequences.

Social patterns or structures that have undesirable consequences for the smooth operation of society.

A theoretical approach that views society as a complex system with interconnected parts working together to maintain stability and order.

A theoretical approach that emphasizes inequality, conflict, and social change as driving forces shaping society.

The assumption that society inherently has a natural order, leading to stability and harmony.

The concept that many social structures and institutions have unintended consequences that benefit some groups while disadvantaging others.

The criticism that structural-functionalism may overlook the role of conflict, inequality, and social change.

Identifying a problem or issue based on experiences, observations, or potential consequences.

Gathering initial information about the identified problem. This involves consulting relevant sources like experts, reports, and previous research.

A clear, concise statement outlining the research question or issue to be investigated. It aims to find an answer or solution.

Creating a framework that connects and explains the factors contributing to the problem. It involves analyzing and linking variables influencing the issue.

A testable statement that predicts a relationship between variables. It's a proposed explanation for the problem.

A question that is answered through research. It asks about the relationship between variables.

The process of collecting data to answer a research question or test a hypothesis. This can involve surveys, experiments, observations, or other methods.

Analyzing the collected data to draw conclusions and answer the research question or test the hypothesis. This involves interpreting patterns and relationships in the data.

The process of detaching from a role and moving into a new stage of life, often marked by leaving a job or retiring.

The concept that our understanding of reality is shaped through social interactions and shared meanings.

The way people present themselves in social situations to manage how others perceive them.

A shared agreement about what is happening, even if individuals may have different interpretations.

The process of communicating through symbols, signs, and codes that carry agreed-upon meanings.

The principle that situations defined as real become real in their consequences, regardless of whether they are objectively true.

The idea that meaning is assigned to objects and events through social interaction, and can vary across different cultures and situations.

The process of using verbal and non-verbal communication to convey meaning.

Large, organized groups with a specific purpose, designed for efficiency.

A way of thinking based on rules, efficiency, and practical results.

The process of using rules, structure, and efficiency to manage large organizations.

An ideal model of a bureaucracy that emphasizes clear roles, hierarchy, and rules.

Potential downsides of bureaucracies, such as rigidity, inflexibility, and inefficiency.

A secondary group, meaning members have limited personal interaction and are united by a shared purpose.

The process of using information technology to overcome physical limitations and connect people across distances.

Small, informal groups with close personal relationships, often found online.

Formal organizations where members receive pay in exchange for their work.

Formal organizations joined voluntarily based on shared goals and values.

Formal organizations where membership is involuntary and often involves strict control and separation from the outside world.

The idea that organizations should have clear chains of command, with each person responsible to a higher authority.

A set of written rules and regulations that govern both the organization and its members.

The practice of promoting people based on their skills and experience, not personal connections.

The process where primary groups (like families or peers) teach individuals acceptable behaviors and roles within a culture.

When a child learns by observing and copying the actions of others, like speaking, walking, or behaving in certain ways.

The deliberate arrangement of learning situations by primary groups to guide children's development.

The evaluation and feedback provided by primary groups on a person's performance of a role, like the way they speak or behave.

Actions taken by a child based on their experiences and feedback from the learning situations, like adjusting behavior or developing a sense of self.

The individual's adjustments to their behaviors and understanding of their role in society based on feedback from primary groups.

The way a person sees themselves, including their capabilities, values, and beliefs, which is shaped by their experiences in socialization.

The idea that biological potential (nature) is influenced and developed by social experiences (nurture) through socialization.