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6.3 Review Questions

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Which is not an example of a normative organization?
A study hall
A book club
A church youth group
A People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) protest group
Which of these is an example of a total institution?
Jail
High school
Political party
A gym
Why do people join utilitarian organizations?
Because they receive a tangible benefit from joining
Because they feel an affinity with others there
Because they have no choice
Because they feel pressured to do so
Which of the following is not a characteristic of bureaucracies?
Coercion to join
Hierarchy of authority
Explicit rules
Division of labor
What are some of the intended positive aspects of bureaucracies?
All of these
Increased productivity
Increased efficiency
Equal treatment for all
What is an advantage of the McDonaldization of society?
There is more worldwide availability of goods.
There is more variety of goods.
There is less theft.
There is more opportunity for businesses.
What is a disadvantage of the McDonaldization of society?
There is less variety of goods.
There is an increased need for employees with postgraduate degrees.
There is less competition so prices are higher.
There are fewer jobs so unemployment increases.
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The content of this course has been taken from the free Sociology textbook by Openstax

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