Human Relations concepts and Meaning

Human Relations: Under this comes the study of the behavior of people in groups or informal spaces especially likes in the workplace. It has created a separate discipline of human resource management. It involves efficient management of employees in the workplace to gain maximum productivity economically and extract quality work from members within a specific period … Read more

Humanism Concept and Meaning

Humanism It is an ethical system that revolves around human values, their needs, freedom, interests and some basic rights in general. Through it, human beings are recognized and given importance in the society whether individually or collectively. The term was coined in early 19th century by Friedrich Niethammer who was a theologian. It also refers … Read more

DISCOURSE: In Relation To Postmodernism And Foucault’s Theory On Discourse

In simplest terms, discourse is to speak about something (course or matter) which makes sense. It’s a language to express one’s own ideas and opinions through whichever medium possible. That is either verbally (oral communication), or non- verbally which includes sign languages (semantics). Discourse can be defined as “a dynamic form of social practice which … Read more

Institutions: Meaning, Characteristics, Types, Functions

Institutions Introduction: For any individual or group to survive, it is important that certain human functions are kept in mind. like the function of controlling the process of reproduction. For the society to exist, it’s important that the members of this society themselves keep supplying its members with a nurturing environment. And this is possible … Read more