group& organizations
aggregate
A collection of people who exist in the same place at the same time, but who don’t interact or share a sense of identity.
authoritarian leader:
A leader who issues orders and assigns tasks.
bureaucracy
A formal organization characterized by a hierarchy of authority, a clear division of labour, explicit rules, and impersonality.
category
People who share similar characteristics but who are not connected in any way.
clear division of labour
The structuring of work in a bureaucracy such that each individual has a specialized task to perform.
coercive organization:
Organization that people do not voluntarily join, such as prison or a mental hospital.
conformity
The extent to which an individual complies with group or societal norms.
contents
The specific drives, needs, purposes, or interests of individuals that motivate them to interact with others.
core discussion group
The group of close, personal contacts with whom one confides on personal matters and with whom one chooses to spend free time.
democratic leader
A leader who encourages group participation and consensus-building before acting
dyad
A two-member group.
explicit rules
The types of rules in a bureaucracy; rules that are outlined, recorded, and standardized.