State How and Why the Concept of Moral Treatment Evolved

question 31

Essay

State how and why the concept of moral treatment evolved and the problems associated with its failures, and discuss the individuals who were instrumental in its development.

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Definitions:

Organizing Model

A strategy in labor movements focusing on building strong unions through active participation and recruitment of workers, emphasizing direct action and solidarity.

Worker Participation

The involvement of employees in decision-making processes at their workplace, often to improve productivity, morale, and job satisfaction.

Blue-Collar Manual Laborers

Refers to workers who perform manual labor, often in industries that require physical work, such as construction, manufacturing, and maintenance.

Employee Empowerment Unionism

An approach to unionism emphasizing the enhancement of workers' control over their work environment and decision-making processes.