Define normative, coercive, and utilitarian organizations, and give an example of each

What will be an ideal response?


Etzioni classified formal organizations into three categories: normative, coercive, and

utilitarian—based on the nature of membership in each. We voluntarily join normative

organizations when we want to pursue some common interest or gain personal

satisfaction or prestige from being a member. Political parties, ecological activist

groups, religious organizations, parent–teacher associations, and college sororities and

fraternities are examples of normative organizations. Class, gender, and race are

important determinants of a person's participation in a normative organization. People

do not voluntarily become members of coercive organizations—associations that people

are forced to join. Total institutions, such as boot camps, prisons, and some mental

hospitals, are examples of coercive organizations. The assumed goal of total institutions

is to resocialize people through incarceration. We voluntarily join utilitarian

organizations when they can provide us with a material reward we seek. To make a

living or earn a college degree, we must participate in organizations that can provide us

these opportunities. Although we have some choice regarding where we work or

attend school, utilitarian organizations are not always completely voluntary. For

example, most people must continue to work even if the conditions of their employment

are less than ideal.

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