Paul Nixon wrote.
>Quiet reflection is valuable, and context-sensitive enquiry indispensable if
any of us is to
>help make the world a better place by informing those who govern, administer
NGO >programmes, or advise the World Bank and IMF. Yes, a thorough-going,
radical but >non-aggressive sociology is needed in many institutions...
This prompts me to ask the following questions.
Is this role applicable to commercial enterprises?
Is there place for a an action sociology in the form of a "clinical" or
"applied" sociology within the business setting?
Could, or does, sociology not facilitate a critical reflection within the firm?
Considering the inherent dangers concerning values & ethics that such a role may
carry, can these not be addressed?
With the degree of social change currently facing employers & employees, and
with such issues as, globalisation & the changing nature of work impacting the
work-place, it may be pertinent for a sociological intervention within the firm.
I would imagine that sociology could play a facilitation role and that this role
could be extended beyond the company into the larger environment in which the
company operates.
Are there any views on this issue or can someone kindly point me in the
direction of any work done on this issue - it would be greatly appreciated.
Neville Bews
Johannesburg, South Africa.
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