Private agencies and governments often employ anthropologists to provide them with an indication of the possible consequences of planned change they are about to implement. This is called a(n):

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A social-impact study is a common practice adopted by private agencies and governments to assess the possible effects of their planned changes. Anthropologists, being experts in the study of societies and cultures, are often hired to conduct these studies and provide insights into how proposed changes may affect the social fabric of the society. The study looks at factors such as economic, environmental, and cultural impacts that the change may have on the society.

Private Agencies and Governments Often Employ Anthropologists to Provide Them