Fieldwork Institutionalizes Shock

question 47

Essay

Fieldwork institutionalizes shock. How does this fact affect the way anthropological knowledge is constructed?

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Definitions:

Social Exchange

A theory that suggests human relationships are formed based on a subjective cost-benefit analysis and the comparison of alternatives.

McGregor's Theory Y

A theory of management that assumes employees are self-motivated, seek responsibility, and are creative problem solvers.

Lower-Order Needs

Basic human requirements such as physiological and safety needs that must be satisfied before higher-order needs can be addressed, according to Maslow's hierarchy.

Hygiene Factors

Elements related to job satisfaction which, if absent, can cause dissatisfaction, according to Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory. They include aspects like working conditions and salary.