Ch. 6 - Groups and Formal Organizations
There are several different types of groups. Some are rigid with set rules and membeship guidelines, while others are loose collections of individuals who may just be in the same place at the same time. We will explore the variations of groups in this chapter.
Chapter 6 Objectives
- Define the concepts of groups, social category, and social aggregate.
- List the major characteristics of primary and secondary groups.
- Describe five types of social interaction.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of bureaucracy.
- Distinguish between formal and informal organizations.
- Discuss the power within an organization and demonstrate its importance with examples.