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Two managers from an Electronics Mart were talking to Ty,their district manager,about Harriet,the unpopular store manager.Susan,the assistant manager,said,"I believe I speak for other managers and employees when I say that Harriet acts like she knows it all.We all feel that Harriet does not listen to any of us because she always thinks her way is right and does not want to consider any other opinion." Harriet is an example of a geocentric manager;geocentricism is also called parochialism.
Cultural Capital
The range of non-financial social assets that promote social mobility beyond economic means, including education, intellect, style of speech, dress, or physical appearance.
Genetic Inheritance
The process by which biological traits and characteristics are passed on from parents to their offspring through their genes.
Sociobiology
A scientific field that studies social behaviors in terms of evolutionary biology, focusing on how such behaviors are genetically inherited and contribute to survival.
Gerontology
The scientific study of old age and aging.
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