Norms are abstract (not written down) guides for behaviour in certain situations. ... For example, in a society, students commitment to work hard and excel at their studies are values that would be considered important. ... In most societies, norms guide the mode of dress which varies from society to society. ... MORES While folkways are considered pertinent but not absolutely fundamental, mores are seen as being essential for the survival of the society. ... Just as each person is guided and socialized by these factors (values, norms and beliefs), so too are organizations. ...

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The study of the role that social or external influences and social norms have on human behavior is well-established in sociology and psychology, as evidenced in the assigned readings. ... Both the Sherif and Asch experiments study the effects of group pressure on individuals and how that pressure leads them to the decision to conform to the opinions of a group. ... Milgram's classic experiment studies how obedience to an authority figure influences behavior, even if the requested order will cause harm to another person. ... Particular attention was paid to how high of a voltage shock t...

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" - Plato The minute study of the history of the Indian subcontinent and the various historical processes it has experienced will reflect a rather vibrant amalgamation of various socio-cultural and religious traditions. ... The complexity of the then exisiting social order, the tensions in the understanding and imagination of spiritual ideas and their s=translations in the structure of the emerging languages, the already existing role of women in the spiritual sphere- all play very significant roles in understanding the lives, the works and the resolve guiding these women. In the course ...

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So knowledge about financial matters is an essential thing for proper family management and proper use of money. ... If we consider the case of retirees who has secure income should be guided in the proper utilization of their finance as there are many instances that loans are taken based on their pensions and many of them are over-debited as the financial literacy level is very low in those sections of population. ... Thereby we will be able to guide them for the wise usage of their hard earned income. ... The web portal must contain all the basic information on financial matters and case s...

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Leadership Collins Concise dictionary defines leadership as the "position or guidance of a person or thing that leads, directing, commanding, or a guiding head, as of a group or activity". ... Some form of leadership skills are highly essential for a manager as well, for the company or organisation to become successful. ... In D Cartwright, (Ed), Studies in social power (pp 150-67). ...

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Three specific points are essential to influence potential members. ... Norms tend to guide the group. ... Norms from time to time may change, and it is the supervisor's responsibility to study the group and its established norms. ...

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