Essay 2 Flashcards
What are some ways that cavanaugh thinks the so called “free market “ economy controls our desires ?
The free market influences our desires through marketing and advertising , which can shape what we want and value .
What advantages does cavanaugh believe marketers have over consumers ?
Marketers have the power to influence consumers desires and choices through advertising and brand strategies
Do marketing and advertisement give companies power over consumers ?
Yes, marketing can create desires or needs in consumers , leading them to spend on products they may not necessarily need
How is the mondragon corporation structured differently from a typical capitalist corporation
In mondragon, the company is owned by the workers and decisions about wages and management are made collectively
Who hires the executives and managers in mondragon corporation
Workers have a say in hiring decisions and leadership is often chosen democratically
Who hires the executives and managers in mondragon corporation
Workers have a say in hiring decisions and leadership is often chosen democratically
How does the wage at mondragon compare to typical American corporations
Mondragon has a smaller wage gap between executives and lower paid workers , promoting income equality
Is mondragon model better or worse than the typical American model ?
Personal choice
Does the democratize work manifesto suggest socialism as a way to make the economy truly free
Yes m it implies that economic freedom could be achieved through government ownership or democratic control of companies
What economic changes does the manifesto propose regarding worker representation?
It suggests increasing workers representation in decision making possibly through changes in corporate boards
How would increased worker representation affect corporate boards ?
It could shift power towards employees , potentially leading to decisions that prioritize worker welfare over profits
What are your thoughts on the manifestos suggestions
Personal choice
What are some models of democratized workplaces ?
Worker owned co ops, neighborhood owned co ops , businesses with workers councils
What is landemore arguement about collective intelligence in democratic
She believes that collective decisions making can lead to better outcomes as it draws on diverse perspectives and insights
What is landemores perspective on the term political in relation to workplaces
She argues that workplaces are inherently political because decisions affect employees lives and democratization can make workplaces more fair.
