The Problem with Subcultures in Organizations Is That

question 35

Multiple Choice

The problem with subcultures in organizations is that:

• A) they tend to form informally.
• B) ethnocentric tendencies cause members to look down on outsiders.
• C) they are formed by individuals with similar characteristics.
• D) members identify more closely to them than to the larger organization.

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Definitions:

Casual

Something occurring by chance, happening informally, or without serious intention.

Political Process Theory

A theory in sociology that emphasizes the importance of political conditions in the development and outcomes of social movements.

Relative Deprivation Theory

A sociological theory suggesting individuals evaluate their wealth and social status in relation to others, feeling deprived if they perceive themselves as having less.

Value-Added Theory

A sociological theory that views social movements as having layered, accumulative causes such as structural strain, growth and spread of a solution, and the lack of social control.