SOC-2010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Oligarchy, Scientific Management, Achievement Orientation
29 Jan 2018
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Chapter 4 - groups and organizations 1/29/2018 8:52:00 pm. Social group- two or more people who identify with and interact with one another. Primary group- small social group whose members share personal and lasting relationships; personal orientation. Secondary group- large and impersonal social group whose members pursue a specific goal or activity; includes many more people than primary groups, goal orientation. Instrumental leadership- group leadership that focuses on the completion of tasks. Expressive leadership- group leadership that focuses on the group"s well- being. Groupthink the tendency of group members to conform, resulting in a narrow view of some issue. Reference group- social group that serves as a point of reference in making evaluations and decisions. In group- social group toward which a member feels respect and loyalty. Out group- social group toward which a person feels a sense of competition or opposition. Formal organizations- large secondary groups organized to achieve their goals efficiently.
