FOR PROFESSOR RYAN

As you complete your weekly reading, answer the questions below.

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There are four theoretical perspectives on groups and organizations :

· Functionalist

· Conflict

· Feminist

· Symbolic Interactionist

After reading page 110-114 and reviewing table 6.3 on page 114 in your textbook, choose the theoretical perspective that best explains how groups and organizations work and answer the questions below.

70 points

Which theoretical perspectives did you chose that best explains how groups and organizations work?

Type the name of the theoretical perspective you chose

5 points

What does the theoretical perspective you chose say about how groups and organizations work?

Type your answer here

15 points

As discussed throughout Chapter 6, what are the criticisms of the theoretical perspective you chose?

Type your answer here

15 points

Why do you believe this theoretical perspective best explains how groups and organizations work? Include specific examples from your personal experiences or observations/interactions with others. You may include examples from your employment history and/or your membership in any groups or organizations.

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35 points

You will earn additional points if you correctly submit the worksheet to the assignment dropbox.

5 points

You will earn additional points if you use proper sentence structure, grammar and spelling.

5 points