Institutions

Question 1

What are the characteristics of an Institution?

Answer 1

•It has organizational structure
•Has a hierarchical structure
•Serves particular needs of society
•May have sanctions such as rewards and punishment
•Endures overtime
•Has written rules

Question 2

What are the classifications of Institutions?

Answer 2

•Economics
•Political
•Educational
•Recreational
•Religious

Question 3

Define ‘Institution’

Answer 3

An institution is an organization devoted to a particular purpose

Question 4

Give Examples of The following Institutions:

-Economic
-Political
-Educational
-Recreational
-Religious

Answer 4

Economic - Banks, trade unions, Credit unions, Insurance Companies

Political - Political parties, government

Educational - Schools, collages, universities

Recreational - Sporting clubs; cricket, gym, swimming pools

Religious - Churches, Temples, Mosques