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WorksheetsTHE INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY- GROUPS IN SOCIETY
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins
The BEST definition of a social group is
two or more persons together
two or more persons who meet and interact on a regular basis to achieve a common goal
an audience in a theatre
several persons waiting at a bus terminal
All of the following are examples of groups EXCEPT
the family
a group of friends
a class with their teacher
a large crowd of people at a football game
Social groups can be identified by all of the following EXCEPT
uniforms or manner of dress
emblems and symbols
the neighbourhood in which a person lives
patterns of behaviour
Groups can be classified by all of the following EXCEPT
emotional maturity of its members
size
structure
the nature of the relationship among group members
Which of the following can be classified as a primary group?
police service
political party
family
trade union
Which function of social groups can BEST be identified in this picture?
Opportunity to learn new skills
Opportunity for leadership
Sense of belonging
Achievement of a particular goal
Which of the following can be classified as a secondary group?
class reunion
school reunion
immediate family
study group
The above picture represents members which of the following type of group
formal
informal
peer
involuntary
A group which consists of individuals who are approximately the same age and social status is referred to as
an interest group
a peer group
a congregation
a clique
Organizations with this type of structure can BEST be described as a/ an
primary group
involuntary group
formal group
peer group
What type of group would a "family" be?
Secondary
Primary
Formal
Peer
Which social group does the term below belongs to?
best friend since kindergarten
Primary
Secondary
Voluntary
Pressure
Which social group does the term below belongs to?
classmates in Form 2
Primary
Secondary
Interest
Involuntary
Groups can only be categorized in terms of membership and nothing more.
True
False
This is an example which kind of social group
primary
secondary
reference
I am made up of two or more people who work together to achieve a common goal. What am I?
a social studies group
a social gathering
a social group
a society group
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a social group?
Work towards a common goal
Share memes on social media
Share common interests and needs
Create a sense of unity
Which of the following listed below is considered a category or type of group? (select all that may apply).
Informal Groups
Facebook Groups
Primary Groups
Secondary Groups
Formal Groups
Which of the following are considered issues in Social Groups?
Dissatisfaction with the leader
Members working together
Members helping each other
Lack of cooperation
From the list below, which of the following are appropriate ways to over come issues within a group?
Compromise
Communicate with the leader of the group
Cooperate closely together
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a group
Common needs and interests
established patterns of behaviour
cooperation among members
Intelligence
Keeping the group together is called group ____________
Characterization
Collaboration
Cohesion
Communication
Tick ALL the requirements for group cohesion below
Leadership
authority
control
cooperation
Which of the following is NOT a quality of a good leader
listens to their members
make decisions
guide, direct and counsel their members
communicates with only one member of the group
Give another name for the democratic leadership style
Proactive
Platonic
Patriotic
Participative
Give another name for the authoritatian leadership style
Diplomatic
Autocratic
Charismatic
Oligarchy
Give another name for laissez-faire leadership style
Lazy
Diplomatic
Hands- off/ Delegative
Instructional
Which of the following is not something that a democratic leader would do
accepts suggestions from others
shares decision-making with others
utilizes the talent of the members who are his/her friends
acts as a facilitator
which of the following is not something that a authoritatian leader would do
makes all decisions and informs the group
does as he sees fit
interact with members
believes that getting the task done in the job is a priority
Which of the following is not something a laissez-faire leader would do
get involved in all decision making
sets priorities and delegates tasks
has a large influence on the members
allows the group to function on its own.
Authority is the legitimate right of a leader to be involved in decision-making, to give orders and to allocate resources.
True
False
Which of the following is a type of Authority
Rational Legal authority
Charismatic Authority
Traditional authority
Unconventional authority
This type of authority is based on the idea that all authority is God-given
Rational Legal authority
Charismatic Authority
Traditional authority
Unconventional authority
This type of authority is based on the position that a person holds in an organization or group
Rational Legal authority
Charismatic Authority
Traditional authority
Unconventional authority
The leader for this group ha special qualities and a personality that inspires and influence the actions of members
Rational Legal authority
Charismatic Authority
Traditional authority
Unconventional authority
Members working together to achieve common goals within that group
social control
Group cohesion
Togetherness
Integrity
A group needs good leadership for all of the following EXCEPT:
For organizing and coordinating actions
Give the group direction
Ensure that members needs are being met
For one's lifestyle to be dictated
Which of the following terms best describe Authority?
A dictator
A boss
Leadership needs the rights/power to make decisions
Person who applies sanctions
Process of group working or acting together for common, mutual or underlying benefits.
cooperation
Social control
Laws
Rules
A devotion and faithfulness to a nation, cause, philosophy, country, group or person.
Devoted Christian
Mentor
Loyalty
Integrity
Unwritten rules that define acceptable behavior in a particular situation
Rules
Norms
Values
mores
A set of regulations and principles that govern the behavior within a particular group
Rules
Norms
Values
mores
Rules which have been set out by the state.
Mores
Values
Rules
Law
Customs which relate to the culture of a particular group with no penalty if they are not carried out.
Norms
Folkways
values
laws
All the following are accurate as it relates to social control EXCEPT:
To promote stability group members may need.
Consists of only rewards specific behavior
Help to regulate written and unwritten rules
Disregarding rules can result in sanction or penalties
A leader is a person who
is being led for the achievement of some important goals
makes all the decision in an active organization
occupies a central role or position of dominance and influence in a group
has subservient roles to perform in a group
All of the following are qualities of a good leader EXCEPT
Intelligence
Tolerance
Authoritarianism
Honesty
Cohesion among members of a group would lead to
competition among members
conflict among members
disunity among members
attainment of groups goals
This type of leader obtains leadership through an election and is based on joint decision making
Authoritarian leader
Democratic leader
Formal leader
Informal leader
Identify the type of leader who orders and commands those around him and requires everyone to follow his instructions
Democratic leader
Laissez-faire leader
Informal leader
Authoritarian leader
The laissez-faire leader
Orders group members about
Pays little attention to group members and goals
Attempts to influence others by his/her recognized status
Derives influence as a result of personal qualities
This authority type is seen when the leader on his hierarchical position in an organization
Charismatic authority
Rational-legal authority
Traditional authority
Democratic authority
Which of the following may contribute to group cohesion in the Caribbean? (Select ALL that apply)
clear goals
similar interests
special privileges
shared values
Which of the following act demonstrate good leadership? (Select ALL that apply)
Motivating the group
Giving direction and focus to the group
Allowing all group members to have their own way
Which of the following actions is likely to lead to the survival of a group?
Solving problems as a group
Members acting individually
Leader controlling group members
Members being critical of group goals
Which of the following are characteristics of a strong leader? ( Select ALL that apply)
Is willing to make decisions
Is always lenient with members
Does not tolerate disorder
Ralph is the leader of his school's choir. He makes all group decisions without consulting his other group members. What type of leader is Ralph?
Traditional
Democratic
Laissez-faire
Authoritarian
The following are poor qualities of leadership EXCEPT:
Sole exercise of influence and authority within a social group
Domination and control by the members of the group
Formulates all activities for subordinates
coordinates activities in consultation with members
Paul is the captain of his school's Chess Club. At meetings, he allows members to make whatever decisions they want. What leadership style is he displaying?
Traditional
Democratic
Laissez-faire
Authoritarian
Which of the following are characteristics of a democratic leadership style? ( Select ALL that apply)
shares decision-making with others
makes all decisions within the group
members share in the execution of tasks
members of the group function independently of the leader's guidance
Which of the following are characteristics of a good leader?
(Select ALL that apply)
communicate with members
Inspire members of the group to meet group goals
Listens to the concerns of members of the group
Sets goals and objectives for the group
Which of the following is a type of authority?
Democratic Authority
Leader-given Authority
Rational-legal Authority
Assigned Authority
Which of the following does not hinder cooperation within groups?
Selfishness
Ignorance
Honesty
Discrimination
Which of the following types of leaders is the captain of the school netball team LEAST likely to be?
Charismatic
Hereditary
Elected
Nominated
Which of the following are requirements for group cohesion? (Select ALL that apply)
Effective leadership
Cooperation
Loyalty
Freedom
