According to Nussbaum, the Capacity for Seeing Beyond Our Local

question 131

Multiple Choice

According to Nussbaum, the capacity for seeing beyond our local region is important because

• A) Many contemporary problems call on us to understand people who are different.
• B) We naturally lack curiosity about people who are different.
• C) We need other people to understand us, so it's only fair we try to understand them.
• D) It is a practical vocational skill for many careers.

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Definitions:

Economic Performance

Economic performance refers to the evaluation of how well an economy or business is operating, typically measured by growth, productivity, and employment rates.

Cultures

The shared values, traditions, norms, customs, arts, history, folklore, and institutions of a group of people.

Socialization Process

The process by which individuals learn the values, norms, and required behaviors which permit them to participate as members of a society or organization.

Organizational Culture

Organizational culture comprises the values, beliefs, behaviors, and artifacts that contribute to the unique social and psychological environment of an organization.