Tom, Dick, and Harry all work on the assembly line at Underwater Basketweaving International. They ride in a carpool together and socialize with each other at home and on the job. Which of the following best describes their relationship?
A) a formal organization within an informal organization
B) a primary group in a bureaucracy
C) a primary group in a territorial community
D) a social category in a secondary group

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Tom, Dick, and Harry's relationship is best described as a primary group in a bureaucracy because they have close, personal interactions (primary group) within the structured, formal setting of their workplace (bureaucracy).

Tom, Dick, and Harry All Work on the Assembly Line