This document defines institutions as organizations, buildings, or systems that satisfy a need in society. Institutions have hierarchies, endure over long periods of time, and develop rituals and systems of rewards and punishments. Some examples of institutions include banks, insurance companies, health institutions, recreational institutions, educational institutions, government institutions, economic institutions, and family institutions.

1. Title Institution

2. Defintion 1.An organization 2.A building 3.A system or a specific way of doing things

3. Characteristics Institutions Has a hierarchy Endure over a long time Satisfy a need the society has Have ayatems of rewards and punishment Develop its own rituals

4. Types of Institutions e.g Banks Insurance companies Institutions Health Recreationa l Educational Government Economi c Famil y e.g Political Parties e.g Schools e.g Parks Cinemas e.g Hospitals Clinics