Cite at least four important concepts from the reading material and explain the key differences between a sociological viewpoint toward the workplace and one that is purely business-oriented, or economic. You may want to include the types of factors that sociologists consider in examining the workplace that are beyond the scope of other perspectives. [MO1.1, MO1.2]
Discussion Forum 2
In Discussion Forum 2, post your response to the following discussion question.
Much of the reading and video content this week focuses upon the important principles of Taylorism, the advent of “Neo-Taylorism” in the modern-day workplace, and the relationship between Neo-Taylorism and commodification.
Specifically citing reading and video content, analyze the difference between Taylorism and Neo-Taylorism in the workplace. Next, to what extent does scientific management in the workplace lead to the commodification of emotions in the workplace? (For example, how have emotions become something that are “bought and sold” in the workplace just like any other commodity?)
In Discussion Forum 3, post your response to the following discussion question.
Paying special attention to the concept of “professionalism,” explain how in the past, standards of professional conduct were different for men than for women. Next, explain three major ways in which sexual harassment in the workplace marginalizes women or makes the workplace a threatening environment. Be sure to cite the reading content in your response. [MO3.1, MO3.2, MO3.3]
Discussion Forum 4
In Discussion Forum 4, post your response to the following discussion question.
Imagine that you are a member of the LGBTQ community and you have made the decision to “come out” to your colleagues at work. What types of discriminatory responses might you anticipate? What might be some key ways in which you would be able to protect yourself against discrimination?
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