Groups, Networks, and Orgs Flashcards
4 Methods of Network Analysis
1) Structural Intuition
2) Systematic Empirical Data
3) Mathematical Models
4) Graphic Analysis
Emergent Norm Theory Factors
1) prestige of institutions
2) sanctions
3) media coverage
4) complexity
5) heterogeneity
Reasons for Forbidden Triad
1) Opportunity
2) Homophily
3) Structural Balance
Strength of Weak Ties
- provides non redundant info
- gets us outside our social spaces
Sociocentric Data
Tells you about direct and indirect connections
3 Theoretical Network Models
1) Random
2) Core periphery
3) Bridge
Spanning Tree Mechanism
Never date old partners current partners old partner ; avoids loss of status in eyes of peers
Crowd Behavior
Triggered by conditions
Mass Behavior
More planned
Ideal Types
a model of something that emphasizes typical characteristics
2 Types of Ideal Types
1) ideal type of historic particulars
2) abstract elements
Ideal Type Bureaucracy
1) fixed jurisdictional areas
2) Hierarchal chain of commands
3) management based on written rules
4) expert training and merit based recruitment
5) impersonal relationships
6) governed by duty
7) monotary salary based on rank or senority
Iron Law of Oligarchy
Power in the hand of few, the few will use all means necessary to retain position
Parkinson’s Law
Empty space becomes filled on its own
Bureaucracy takes on more tasks to take up more time
4 Features of McDonaldization
1) efficiency
2) calculability
3) predictability
4) control
