Critical Theory Flashcards
How does critical theory differ from classical/human relations/resources.
It is less persriptive
What is critical theory?
A descriptive theory used for critique.
What do critical theorists attempt to do?
they attempt to REVEAL how SOCIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL STRUCTURES within organizations serve to OPPRESS workers. They start with the assumption that people are oppressed and then attempt to chance and offer a solution
What does oppress mean?
limits rights/freedoms/possibilities/deep suppression of interests.
What are social structures?
The connections people have with one another, groups that are formed or not formed, whose thoughts are valued in an organization.
What are technological structures?
Task oriented structures. Cubicle? Own office? Parking? Bike?
What would critical theory have to say about google?
Guilty that you need to do everything for google, create intended/unintended consequences. Make more difficult to determine what is work, and what is possible. Critical theorists wouldnt want work to be colonized by this
