Normative or voluntary organizations

Definition

Normative or voluntary organizations are groups that individuals join based on shared interests, values, or goals to pursue collective activities or objectives. Membership is typically chosen freely by individuals who wish to participate in the organization's activities and support its causes.

Related terms

Social Groups: A collection of two or more people who interact with one another and share similar characteristics and a sense of unity.

Coercive Organizations:

Organizations where membership is not freely chosen but imposed upon individuals, such as prisons or rehabilitation centers.

Utilitarian Organizations:

Organizations that people join primarily for the material benefits they expect to gain, such as businesses or educational institutions