chapter 9: structuration theory

Question 1

structuration theory

Answer 1

a social theory that explains the relationship between individuals’ actions and the larger social structures in which they operate

Question 2

system

Answer 2

a group or organization and the behaviors that the group engages in to pursue its goals

Question 3

structure

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the rules and resources used to sustain a group or organization

Question 4

structuration

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the production, reproduction, and transformation of social environments through rules and resources in relationships

Question 5

fresh act

Answer 5

something new developed from action or behavior

Question 6

power

Answer 6

imposition of personal will on others

Question 7

agency

Answer 7

behaviors or activities used in social environments

Question 8

agent

Answer 8

a person engaging in behaviors or activities in social environments

Question 9

reflexivity

Answer 9

a person’s ability to monitor their actions or behaviors

Question 10

discursive consciousness

Answer 10

a person’s ability to articulate personal goals or behaviors

Question 11

practical consciousness

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a person’s inability to articulate personal goals or behaviors

Question 12

duality of structure

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rules and resources used to guide organizational decisions about behaviors or actions

Question 13

rules

Answer 13

general routines that the organization or group follows in accomplishing goals

Question 14

resources

Answer 14

attributes or material goods that can be used to exert power in an organization

Question 15

allocative resources

Answer 15

material assistance used to help groups accomplish their goals

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authoritative resources

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interpersonal assistance used to help groups accomplish their goals

Question 17

coercive power

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perception that another person has the ability to punish you

Question 18

expert power

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perception that another person has the ability to exert influence because of special knowledge or expertise

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legitimate power

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perception that another person has the ability to exert influence because of title or position

Question 20

referent power

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perception that another person has the ability to achieve compliance because of established personal relationships

Question 21

reward power

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perception that another person has the ability to provide positive outcomes

Question 22

social integration

Answer 22

reciprocity of communication behaviors in interaction