All Interest Groups Need to Recruit and Retain Members in Order

question 10

Essay

All interest groups need to recruit and retain members in order to achieve their political goals.Explain what the "free-rider" problem is and why it makes recruitment and retention difficult for interest groups.Drawing on the history of the American Association of Retired People,discuss how successful interest groups are able to overcome the free-rider problem.In your answer,be sure to define the different kinds of selective incentives interest groups provide to their members.

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Definitions:

Informal Networks

The unofficial and interpersonal connections and pathways through which information flows within an organization, outside of formal communication channels.

Organizational Communication

This refers to the processes and methods through which information, ideas, and values are exchanged within an organization to achieve its goals and objectives.

Company Structure

The organized hierarchy or arrangement of departments, roles, and positions within a company, defining the lines of authority and communication.

Cultural Intelligence

The capability to relate and work effectively in culturally diverse situations.