Characteristics of Institutions

Which institution is referred to as "the cornerstone of society"?

• economic

• religion

• family

• recreational

Institutions endure over time.

• True

• False

The picture highlights which characteristic of an organizational institution

• Hierarchal Structure

• serve a specific function

• Have written rules

• They endure over time

Central banks regulate financial institutions, schools educate students and families socialize children. Which characteristic of institutions are the above related to:

• They endure over time

• Fixed Sanctions

• Have written rules

• Serve a specific functions

Which characteristic of Organizational Institutions is the picture depicting

• Hierarchal structure

• Fixed Sanctions

• Have specific symbols and rituals

• they endure over time

Negative behaviour = punishment

Positive behaviour = rewards

Which Characteristic of Institutions is expressed above?

• They endure over time

• Fixed sanctions

• Have written rules

• serve a specific functions

Institutions are formal groups that _____ _______ _____ to keep leadership and members in place and functioning.

Institutions exist as a result of demand within society, hence they are lasting or

• Have written rules

• Endure over time

• Have hierarchal structure

• Have specific symbols

Our culture is a social institution made up of norms, values and mores. Which type of social institution is our culture

• social norms

• organization

These social institutions are tangible, visible and formal groups in society:

• Social norms

• Social organizations