Question 1

Connect the concepts of ideology and hegemony using an example about our current economic conditions.

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Question 2

Explain the process of concertive control, and construct an example of the self-policing that individuals do.

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Question 3

Chapter 6 calls attention to organizational stories. Outline a successful organizational story, and explain its importance to critical organizational theory-especially the concepts of power and ideology.

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Question 4

What are knowledge management (KM) systems, and what challenges do they bring to contemporary workplaces?

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Question 5

Describe the concept of progressive capitalism, and provide an example of how this concept works. Are we currently in a period of progressive capitalism?

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Question 6

Explain the roots of critical theory, paying particular attention to the ideas of Karl Marx. How have these ideas been appropriated in the service of systems of government?

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Question 7

The concept of power is central to critical theory. French and Raven further clarified this focus by outlining five types of power. Identify and define these five types of power, providing a detailed example of each type.

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Question 8

What does it mean to take a pro-profit approach, and why are critical approaches critiqued for not taking one?

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Question 9

How is legitimate power determined? Provide an example of someone who has legitimate power.

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Question 10

Considering that power is such a key part of critical theory, develop an essay that explains the reactions to power. What is resistance, and how is it relevant to the study of organizational communication? Be sure to include specific definitions and examples to demonstrate your points.

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Question 11

Chapter 6 argues that many organizational members and employees have realized that the old social contract associated with work and job security no longer holds true. What is the old social contract, and how does it differ from the new social contract?

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Question 12

Define power and provide an example to explain your definition. Why is the study of power so central to critical approaches?

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Question 13

Define discourse according to Foucault.

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Quiz 6: Critical Approaches to Organizations and Communication