Discuss the Basic Idea of the Modular Organizational Structure

question 12

Essay

Discuss the basic idea of the modular organizational structure.

Explain the concept of the looking-glass self as proposed by Charles Cooley and its applicability to personal status.

Analyze the impact of new technology on the role and significance of the four major agents of socialization.

Understand the Thomas theorem and its relevance to social interaction and the introduction of Erving Goffman’s theories.

Interpret behavior in public settings through the lens of Erving Goffman’s dramaturgical analysis.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Origin

Refers to the source or cause of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that reside outside the individual's conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanisms

Unconscious psychological strategies employed to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their genuine impulses, often due to guilt or social acceptability.

Repressed Hostilities

Hostile feelings or aggressive impulses that have been unconsciously suppressed or held back from conscious awareness.