Organizational Structures

Organizational Role: Identification and classification of activities; division of process work for better productive contribution; and design of structure (who does the work, who is responsible, and management—which is relationship coordination).

Principle Division and Specialization: The technical division organizes production, breaking down time and activities into tasks. This increases productivity and efficiency. Coordination of tasks is needed for effective contribution.

Organizational Principles:

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Marxist Anthropology: Historical Materialism and Alienation

Marx: Historical Materialism

The Marxist Anthropology

A human being is essentially, for Marx, a producer, a worker. Man transforms nature to the pair that humanizes it. The human being is essentially a generic being, universal, which denies nature through work to assert himself. It is a producer and a consumer. Man has needs that are met in their natural environment. Human beings are social beings. For Marx, man is not only an individual, but also a social animal. That is also why Marx was opposed

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Research Planning Process

Lesson 06: Planning Research

1.3 Planning Research

Preparation of Research

  1. Decision
  2. Specification of Goals
  3. Elaboration of a Scheme
  4. Constitution of the Team
  5. Fundraising and Schedule

Phases of Research

  1. Choose the Theme
  2. Survey Data
  3. Formulation of the Problem
  4. Definition of Terms
  5. Construction of Hypotheses
  6. Indication of Variables
  7. Delimitation of the Research
  8. Sampling
  9. Selection of Methods and Techniques
  10. Organization of Observation Instruments
  11. Testing Instruments and Procedures

Execution of Research

  1. Data Collection
  2. Data Preparation
  3. Analysis
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Economic and Social Transformations: From Feudalism to Early Capitalism

Economy

A set of wealth-producing activities within a society.

Feudalism

A social, economic, and political system based on fiefs that prevailed in Western Europe from the 9th to the 15th centuries.

Renaissance

A cultural revitalization movement in Western Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries. It represents the diffusion of humanism, which determined a new conception of man and the world.

Capitalism

Emerging in 16th-century Europe, capitalism is an economic system where individuals and companies produce

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Philosophical Influences on Educational Practices

Educational philosophy examines the impact of philosophical thought on educational problems. Several key questions arise: Does human nature fundamentally differ from animal nature? Does death mark an end, or is it a gateway to new life? What is the relationship between individuals and the nation? Is the state inherently powerful? Is freedom a right or a privilege?

The diverse answers to these questions reveal a lack of consensus, reflected in opposing educational practices and systems. It’s crucial

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Workplace Well-being and Safety

Definition of Health at Work

Regulations and procedures designed to protect the physical and mental well-being of workers from health risks specific to their job responsibilities, functions, duties, and work environment.

Definition of Industrial Hygiene

A specialty focused on preserving workers’ health, particularly through analyzing industrial processes and operations involving high-risk chemical compounds.

Safety at Work

Crucial for ensuring worker security, confidence, and a positive attitude, leading

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