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Explain what instrumental leadership is. How is this different from expressive leadership?

Define two of the three leadership styles and give a brief description of each.

What does the research by Solomon Asch and Stanley Milgram show us about the ability of social groups to affect the opinions and behavior of group members?

What is the meaning of "in-group" and "out-group?" How do they both affect the opinions and behavior of individuals?

List two of the six traits that Max Weber used to describe bureaucratic social organizations and give an explanation of your two choices.

What is the "McDonaldization" of society? List two of the four principles that define this organizational pattern and briefly describe them.

What does it mean to say that rationality may be irrational? How might Weber respond to this question?

Answer 1

1. Instrumental leadership focuses on achieving targets and goals. Individuals who dominantly employ instrumental leadership work to maintain efficiency and productivity among the team members and ensure that their tasks are completed. They thus prioritize the task rather than the members of the group. On the other hand, expressive leadership emphasizes group cohesion and cooperation among team members. Dominantly expressive leaders aim to maintain warm, friendly relationships and ensure the collective well-being of the group. However, they can sometimes lack efficiency and organizational skills.

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