2.4: Groups and Organization
Read this chapter for a review of groups and organizations. As you read each section, consider the following topics:
- Focus on the three major theoretical perspectives in relation to groups and organizations.
- Take note of the bold terms outlining the different types of groups.
- Take note of the bold terms, focusing on the sections "Dyads, Triads, and Large Groups" and "Group Leadership".
- Take note of the bold terms and Table 1: Table of Formal Organizations. Also, pay close attention to the section "The McDonaldization of Society".
Read this article on the Stanford Prison Experiment. Philip Zimbardo is a social psychologist who wanted to research the effects of power structures and labeling in a prison setting. To do so, he experimented with college students by creating a prison-like experience. What does this experiment tell us about power and authority? What does it tell us about obedience and conformity?
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