Concept of groups and organizations

Question 1

Who concluded that it is easier to describe the characteristics of groups than to define them?

Answer 1

Steven Penrod

Question 2

Who defined group as “two or more people who interact and are interdependent in the sense that their needs and goals cause them in influencing each other?”

Answer 2

Aronson et al (2007)

Question 3

Who defined groups as “several interdependent people who have emotional ties and interact on a regular basis?”

Answer 3

Franzoi (2000)

Question 4

……….. define groups as a collection of persons who are perceived to be bounded together in a coherent unit to some extent.

Answer 4

Baron, Byrne, Branscombe

Question 5

The trait of being “bonded together” or coherence of a group is called?

Answer 5

entitativity

Question 6

The extent to which a group is perceived as a coherent entity is called ?

Answer 6

entitativity

Question 7

At what point of entitativity can we say we have a true group?

Answer 7

strong or high

Question 8

Importance of group to its members, sharing of common goals and similarity to each other, are all characteristics of?

Answer 8

high entitativity in a group

Question 9

A component of a group that involves face-to-face interaction and members are bonded to each other is called?

Answer 9

common-bond groups

Question 10

A situation where members are linked via category as a whole rather than to each other is called ?

Answer 10

common-identity groups

Question 11

Gender, ethnic and religious groups are all examples of

Answer 11

common-identity groups

Question 12

A collection of individuals with no social connection whatsoever is called?

Answer 12

aggregate groups

Question 13

People at a bus stop are an example of?

Answer 13

Aggregate groups

Question 14

A collection of individuals that have at least some social connection although it may be weak is called?

Answer 14

Minimal groups

Question 15

The strongest form of a group is called?

Answer 15

identity group

Question 16

Temporary groups created to meet a particular need and are disbanded when the needs are met are called?

Answer 16

Adhoc groups

Question 17

Groups created on the spur of the moment are called?

Answer 17

Impromptu groups

Question 18

Groups that interact repeatedly over time are called?

Answer 18

ongoing groups

Question 19

Groups that function to get a particular job done with all their activities geared towards the outcome is called?

Answer 19

task groups

Question 20

Groups that exist for social interaction and enjoyment of its members are called

Answer 20

social groups

Question 21

Groups generally perform both task and social functions. True or false?

Answer 21

true

Question 22

The term primary group was coined by?

Answer 22

Charles Horton Cooley (1902)

Question 23

A small intimate group characterized by cooperation and face-to-face interaction is called?

Answer 23

Primary group

Question 24

Large formal group where there is impersonality, mutual understanding and little intimacy is called?

Answer 24

Secondary group

Question 25

A group where people feel like they belong is called?

Answer 25

In-group

Question 26

A group where individuals feel no sense of belonging is called?

Answer 26

Out-group

Question 27

Individuals in groups who see themselves as better and or superior to other members in the group are called?

Answer 27

In-group members

Question 28

Groups individuals use as a standard for evaluating themselves and their behavior is called?

Answer 28

Reference groups

Question 29

For instance using one’s religious affiliation and profession to explain their beliefs or overall behavior is called?

Answer 29

reference groups

Question 30

A group where 10-15 people are assembled to discuss a research topic and disbanded afterwards is called?

Answer 30

Focus groups

Question 31

The planned coordination of the activities of a number of people for the achievement of some common goal, through the division of labor and a hierarchy of authority and responsibility is called

Answer 31

Organization

Question 32

A group of coworkers eating lunch or going to the gym together falls under what type of organization?

Answer 32

Informal organization

Question 33

Group membership is central to self concept true or false?

Answer 33

true

Question 34

Does proximity always result in groupness?

Answer 34

No

Question 35

Does a collection of individuals in a location make a group?

Answer 35

No

Question 36

What are the three main factors that promote group formation among any collection of individuals?

Answer 36

Proximity, similarity and anxiety