- 1. The sociology of organizations is a field of study that examines how individuals behave within the context of groups and larger social structures. It focuses on the ways in which organizations function, develop, and interact with society at large. This field explores topics such as organizational structure, culture, power dynamics, decision-making processes, and the impact of external forces on organizations. Sociologists of organizations seek to understand how social relationships, norms, and institutions shape and are shaped by the organizations in which they operate, ultimately shedding light on the complexities of human behavior in organizational settings.
What term describes the formal and informal structures and practices within an organization that shape interactions and behaviors?
A) Bureaucracy
B) Organizational culture
C) Hierarchy
D) Division of labor
- 2. The concept of 'iron cage' was introduced by which sociologist to describe the dehumanizing aspects of bureaucratic organizations?
A) Karl Marx
B) Erving Goffman
C) Max Weber
D) Emile Durkheim
- 3. Which type of power is based on the charisma, personality, or reputation of an individual within an organization?
A) Coercive power
B) Expert power
C) Legitimate power
D) Referent power
- 4. What term refers to the process through which individuals internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of an organization?
A) Adaptation
B) Assimilation
C) Acculturation
D) Socialization
- 5. Which approach to studying organizations focuses on the symbolic meanings people create and use in their interactions?
A) Institutional theory
B) Rational choice theory
C) Symbolic interactionism
D) Ecological systems theory
- 6. In the context of organizational behavior, what does the term 'groupthink' refer to?
A) Conflict between different departments in an organization
B) A phenomenon where group members prioritize consensus over critical thinking
C) The practice of rewarding employees based on performance
D) The tendency to form cliques within an organization
- 7. Which concept refers to the phenomenon where individuals tend to exert less effort in group settings than when working individually?
A) Reciprocity norm
B) Bystander effect
C) Social loafing
D) Group polarization
- 8. Which theory suggests that individuals make rational decisions based on an assessment of costs and benefits within an organization?
A) Rational choice theory
B) Resource dependence theory
C) Social exchange theory
D) Social identity theory
- 9. Which concept suggests that organizations can develop formal and informal relationships to achieve shared goals and outcomes?
A) Chaos theory
B) Systems theory
C) Critical theory
D) Network theory
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