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Habits as Social Function - Essay by John Dewey

  In his essay "Habits as social functions," John Dewey argues that habits are not just individual behaviors, but are also social phenomena that are shaped by and shape social contexts. Dewey suggests that habits are formed through the interaction between individuals and their environment, and that they are not fixed or predetermined, but are constantly evolving and changing. Dewey emphasizes the importance of the social context in shaping habits, suggesting that our individual habits are shaped by the habits of those around us, as well as by broader cultural and social norms. He also argues that habits have social consequences, as they can reinforce or challenge existing social structures and practices. Dewey suggests that the process of habit formation is not just a matter of individual choice or willpower, but is also influenced by the social and cultural context in which individuals live. He argues that individuals have the capacity to shape their habits and their social ...
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Confused? Not able to Decide, whom to follow. Heart or Intelligence ?(Based on book "Brain Drain" written by Charles F. Glassman)

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Technique 1 . Develop matrix between Circumstances (what is triggering the fight) , Danger (if you do what will happen), Comfort / Safety (if you do not do what will happen).  For, example you are doing good in your company and you have spend 5 years at organization, but you confront with a good opportunity which has better scope and new profile. Following will be the Matrix; Circumstances / Trigger Danger Comfort / Safety Not Taking the job Box -1   Routine and familiar work. No new learning. Stuck up at one profile only. Minimization of future growth. Inner frustration due to less enriched profile Box -2  Familiar work, staying at home slow but steady growth. Taking the job Box -3  New challenges and things never done before will be required. If not able to do than I will lose that job and current job as well. Ultimately sit at home with no money and become dependent. Box -4  New profile, new h...
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Business Sutra Frameworks (Model of Belief - Behavior - Business)

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Business Sutra and Recruitment

Business Sutra and Human Relationships at Workplace PART 1 – USING SUTRAS FOR RECRUITMENT Inspired by Book “Business Sutra” written by Devdutt Pattnaik 24-Mar-15 Nehal Joshi Master of Social Work, M.S. University of Baroda (2004-2006) Introduction I have in Human Resource Management since 10 years and have come across many western practices which is being copy pasted to manage Indian companies and many times wonder that we Indians cannot extract full advantage of such systems as our belief system is very different from western world. In the year 2014 I came to know about Dr. Devdutt Pattnaik a mythologist and author of more than 15 books. During my reading I came across his best seller book Business Sutra (2013) which surprised me a lot and leaded my consciousness to appreciate Hindu mythology like never before. Through this book he brings another perspective to manage people at workplace in ...
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