A Critic Noted, "Promoting a Social Orthodoxy of Positiveness Focuses

question 72

Essay

A critic noted, "Promoting a social orthodoxy of positiveness focuses on a particular constellation of desirable states and traits but, in so doing, can stigmatize those who fail to fit the template." Do you feel that managers can go too far in creating a positive culture? Explain your responses.

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Definitions:

Terminal Buttons

The small knobs at the end of an axon that release chemical signals from the neuron into the synapse to stimulate the next neuron.

Stimulation

The activity of promoting or encouraging a physical or biological response through external or internal factors.

All-or-none

A principle stating that the strength of a response of a nerve cell or muscle fiber is not dependent on the strength of the stimulus. If a stimulus is above a certain threshold, a nerve or muscle fiber will fire.

Acetylcholine Agonist

A substance that mimics the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in memory and muscle contraction.