SYG 2000 Worksheets
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Chapter-6-Student-Worksheet.docx
Chapter 6 – Groups and Organizations: Student Lesson Plan
SociologicalYOU Chapter 6 addresses the topic of groups and organizations. It addresses their structure and how they operate within society. This chapter consists of the following modules:
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Module 1: Group Perspective Module 2: Organizations within Structures Module 3: The Problem with Bureaucracy and Leadership Module 4: Privilege and Power in Groups and Organizations Module 5: The Workplace and a Changing Social World |
Before coming to class, complete the Student Responsibilities for Chapter 6. The objective of this worksheet is to ensure that you are prepared to actively engage and participate in class. Please contact me if you have any questions or issues prior to the assignment due dates.
Student Responsibilities:
· Read Chapter 6 and complete the embedded quiz questions in the chapter to earn the digital Chapter 6 Completion Certificate.
· Upload your Chapter 6 Completion Certificate to the assignment submission folder.
· Listen to the Chapter 6 PowerPoint Audio Lecture located within SociologicalYOU Student Resources.
· Complete and upload this Chapter 6 Student Worksheet to the assignment submission folder.
Points to Ponder:
Complete the following questions within the text boxes. Use complete sentences and correct grammar and punctuation.
· How can groups and organizations be beneficial in your everyday life?
· What types of informal and formal organizations are you involved in and how might groupthink interfere?
· How are organizations changing rapidly, and what are the ethical issues that we need to consider?
Class Survey Questions: Reflect on the chapter reading and consider how you would answer these questions during class discussion. Select the appropriate box to indicate your answer.
Questions 6A:
1. Would you dye your hair blue or shave your head to demonstrate your loyalty to your employer?
2. Does working for an organization like Zappos appeal to you?
Questions 6B:
1. Have you ever conformed to a group even though you didn’t want to?
2. Have you ever not conformed to a group just to be different?
3. Have you experienced groupthink?
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