What do you understand by the term ‘social construction of reality?’ Thinking of any organization that you have been a part of, how did it seek to construct your reality?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer will demonstrate a good understanding of ‘social constructivism’ and will discuss the concept of rationalities from the point of view that rationality is something that is constructed rather than natural. A good answer will provide clear examples of how bureaucracy adheres to rationality and would by its very nature abhor the social construction of reality (i.e. the only sense to be made is that which the bureaucracy allows, because that’s what the rules say! An outstanding example would provide instances of organizations constructing social reality, such as the Bush administration’s spin on the need for the invasion of Iraq, and their subsequent accounts of events there.
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A. cultural symbol B. back translation C. anthropomorphic code D. semantic representation E. civil analysis
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A. individuals should not be used as a means to an end B. individuals need not be treated with respect all the time C. people should be allowed to pursue what is in their economic self-interest D. the self-interest of human beings is the government's providence
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A. 15% B. 40% C. 20% D. 12.5%