Describe and give examples of normative organizations, coercive organizations, utilitarian organizations, and total institutions
Please provide the best answer for the statement.
1. A normative organization is one in which membership is voluntary and members participate because they agree to the shared goals. Examples include the Red Cross and the Sierra Club.
2. A coercive organization is one in which membership is not voluntary, with elaborate formal rules and sanctions. Examples include prisons, reform schools, and mental institutions.
3. A utilitarian organization is one in which members belong for a specific, instrumental purpose or tangible material reward. Examples include most universities and corporations.
4. A total institution is an organization that completely encompasses everyday life, and in which every behavior is regulated. Total institutions tend to be a type of coercive institution. Examples include the military and prisons.
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