SOC CH5

These flashcards cover the key concepts related to social networks and organization from the lecture notes.

Dyad

A group consisting of two members, characterized by high intimacy and high instability.

Triad

A group consisting of three members, characterized by greater stability but vulnerable to alliances, exhibiting moderate instability.

Social Network

The direct or indirect connections between people that provide bridges to opportunities, especially for those in higher socio-economic groups.

In-group

A social group that fosters loyalty and respect among its members while showing contempt for those outside the group.

Reference Relationships

Relationships that provide a standard for judging behavior or attitudes, regardless of direct interaction.

Social Aggregate

A simple collection of people who are together in space but lack significant interaction or common identity.

Primary Relationship

Regular interaction based on shared expectations and common identity, such as relationships with family and friends.

Secondary Relationship

Relationships among large, impersonal, anonymous, and fleeting memberships, such as those found in university students.

Positional Leadership

Leadership based on title or office.

Charismatic Leadership

A disruptive leadership style based on exceptional personal attributes and perceived giftedness.

Groupthink

A process of ignoring any idea or plan that contradicts perceived group consensus.

Bureaucracy

A formal organization characterized by clear hierarchy of authority, written rules, and full-time officials.

Iron Law of Oligarchy

A theory suggesting that large organizations tend toward minority rule, where a few control the majority.

McDonaldization

The phenomenon where fast food principles dominate various aspects of daily life.

Social Capital

Membership in organizations that increases solidarity, influence, and goal achievement.