SOCIOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY ASSIGNMENT
SOCIOLOGY EXAM
1. Discuss 15 factors that influence interaction at the work place.
i. Leadership and management.
Leadership and management refers to the administrative structure of a w
...
SOCIOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY ASSIGNMENT
SOCIOLOGY EXAM
1. Discuss 15 factors that influence interaction at the work place.
i. Leadership and management.
Leadership and management refers to the administrative structure of a work place
or institution. Different people in a given workplace may have different roles
whereby one may hold a more superior or higher position than another and
therefore the way a person would interact with a colleague within the same level is
not the same way they would interact with their manager. Positive and effective
leadership and management results in good working environment and promotes
good interaction whereas a negative and inefficient administrative structure creates
a workplace environment which may hinder interaction, more so a positive and
constructive interaction.
ii. Good morals.
Morals are modes of conduct that are taught and accepted as embodying principles
between right and wrong. A work mate with good morals is most probably more
approachable than one whose morals may be repulsive. Interaction is influenced by
morals whereby good morals tend to invite and promote interaction whereas bad
morals are avoided and hinder interaction.
iii. Cultural differences.
A culture is a way of life of a people or society. A workplace normally constitutes
people from different cultural backgrounds. Due to existence of biasness and
stereotypes, differences may arise hence hinder or promote interaction. People
from the same culture tend to have more in common and it is often to see them
grouping up and therefore is a factor influencing interaction. However it is now
more often than not to see people from different cultures interacting for cultural
exchange. Regardless, there exists some cultural differences which may hinder
interaction.
iv. Population at the workplace.
Population is generally the number of people or entities per unit area. A workplace
may have a large number of employees. This may result to employees only
interacting with those close or in the same department whereas a lesser number of
employees may promote more interaction. More population in a workplace may
also effect more interaction.
v. Social differences.
Social differences refer to the status held by different people in a society. The most
common social classes are low, middle and high class. A large number of people are
in the middle class. The issue of class may be prominent in a workplace where living
standards may be compared among employees. This may promote or hinder
interaction. There is a sense of pride normally associated with high class people
whereby they do not interact with people from lower classes. However, this all
comes down to the individuals and their points of view.
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