chapter 9: structuration theory Flashcards
structuration theory
a social theory that explains the relationship between individuals’ actions and the larger social structures in which they operate
system
a group or organization and the behaviors that the group engages in to pursue its goals
structure
the rules and resources used to sustain a group or organization
structuration
the production, reproduction, and transformation of social environments through rules and resources in relationships
fresh act
something new developed from action or behavior
power
imposition of personal will on others
agency
behaviors or activities used in social environments
agent
a person engaging in behaviors or activities in social environments
reflexivity
a person’s ability to monitor their actions or behaviors
discursive consciousness
a person’s ability to articulate personal goals or behaviors
practical consciousness
a person’s inability to articulate personal goals or behaviors
duality of structure
rules and resources used to guide organizational decisions about behaviors or actions
rules
general routines that the organization or group follows in accomplishing goals
resources
attributes or material goods that can be used to exert power in an organization
allocative resources
material assistance used to help groups accomplish their goals
authoritative resources
interpersonal assistance used to help groups accomplish their goals
coercive power
perception that another person has the ability to punish you
expert power
perception that another person has the ability to exert influence because of special knowledge or expertise
legitimate power
perception that another person has the ability to exert influence because of title or position
referent power
perception that another person has the ability to achieve compliance because of established personal relationships
reward power
perception that another person has the ability to provide positive outcomes
social integration
reciprocity of communication behaviors in interaction
