Q.2 . What is groupthink. Explain. [10] According to Irving Janis(1972) ‚ groupthink is "a deterioration of mental efficiency‚ reality testing‚ and moral judgment resulting from in-group pressures". Thus‚ the overemphasis on consensus and agreement leads members to be unwilling to evaluate group members’ ideas critically. This hinders decision-making and becomes an obstacle to group productivity. Certain conditions favour the development of groupthink. i) The first condition is high cohesiveness
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concept. George Orwell illustrates this dystopian world in his novel 1984‚ which depicts a society where a totalitarian government has complete control over its subjects’ actions‚ feelings‚ and even thoughts. While most people are aware that Orwell’s 1984 serves as a warning against totalitarian government‚ many are unaware of the novel’s message regarding mankind. A critical analyst of 1984 states‚ “The question is… can human nature be changed in such a way that man will forget he is human?” (Fromm
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the classic novel 1984‚ author George Orwell writes of a future country called Oceania in which there is nothing that the government doesn’t control. By limiting the country’s historical knowledge‚ manipulating their minds‚ and conditioning their bodies‚ Big Brother is able to undermine citizens and use them as puppets. Though American government isn’t as austere as the fictitious one in 1984‚ there are definite parallels between Orwell’s writings and today’s society. In 1984‚ The Party is in control
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modern technological advancements seem to aid society’s pursuit for a brighter future‚ this short lived progress truly leads to a totalitarian dystopia. George Orwell’s 1984 warns of the dark future humanity constructs on dictatorial governments and a hive minded populace. Though some call Orwell’s depiction of the future melodramatic‚ 1984 proves constant government interferance and social judgment facilitated by technology force scientific censorship and individual isolation‚ provoking widespread depression
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Introduction Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. was established on 29 November 2001 as a result of a strategic alliance between Tesco Plc UK and local conglomerate‚ Sime Darby Berhad. In February 2002‚ Tesco Malaysia officially commenced operations with the opening of its maiden hypermarket in Puchong‚ Selangor. Tesco Malaysia has an employee size of approximately 15‚000 and it currently operates 46 outlets in 2 formats following the acquisition of Makro Cash and Carry in December 2006. The Tesco
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documentaries are rarely watched; often forgotten and destroying television can help people develop better lives. When anyone presses a button on a remote and opens the television‚ in almost every case the programme broadcasting is nothing but senseless incomprehensible waste of time which would be gone forever. There is no logical explanation to the masses of people who avidly follow these soaps‚ cartoons and insults to science. What if time would run out‚ would these shows still be watched? Along with
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However‚ in 1984 by George Orwell‚ the Party’s main goal is to destroy words to narrow the range of thought and ultimately abolish the ability to think and halt societal progression. Similarly‚ in modern society‚ advancement in technology along with the invention of the Internet is quickly changing the way humans approach complex obstacles and making it demanding to think. In addition‚ the ongoing cycle of technological dependency is even being pushed down
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1984: Propaganda and Persuasion A) The 5 examples of different techniques of propaganda and persuasion from 1984 are: * Glittering Generality- emotionally appealing words that are applied to a product or idea‚ but present no concrete argument or analysis. * Ad Hominem- Attacking one’s opponent‚ as opposed to attacking their arguments * Milieu Control- An attempt to control the social environment and ideas through the use of social pressure. * Bandwagon- Appeals attempt to persuade
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What did Charles George Gordon do to earn the view that he was an Imperial Hero and was it justified? When discussing heroes the first things that would come to mind are selfless individuals‚ they would show a tremendous amount of bravery in the face of certain defeat and have the courage and determination to beat overwhelming odds. The dictionary definitions of heroes are “a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength and ability” or “a man admired for his
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Explain what you like or ‘dislike’ about the world of celebrities The meaning of the word ‘celebrity’‚ in my opinion‚ is someone whose talents or achievements should be publically recognised. People like musicians‚ artist‚ and scientists and so on‚ someone with real talent and passion for what they chose to do‚ not to seek fame and fortune‚ but because it’s their calling. Unfortunately‚ there is not much publicity for people like that (with some rare exceptions). Modern definition of ‘celebrity’
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