Order Description
Reflection Task 1

The point of the Reflection Task is that you engage in depth with topic Work and productivity that has been covered before the due date (you cannot choose the same topic for your second reflection task). Your exercise should:

a) answer the topic key question

How can we get more out of work (and maybe life)?
1. rationalisation as a concept (Max Weber)
2. The consequences of rationalisation (systems & lifeworlds)
3. Types of action / rationalisation and integration
4. Examples
b) defining and explaining in your own words the key concepts of the chosen topic

c) refer to and reference the reading(s) of the chosen topic to back up your key points (if possible do NOT just copy the quotes and references from the lectures and also do NOT use the lecture slides as reference)
Your reflection task is not allowed to exceed 800 words. The 10% rule does NOT apply! Do not reference the lecturer or the lecture slides!

This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify the characteristics of contemporary work societies and the prevalence of work and employment for individual, organisational and social wellbeing.

2. Recognise the risks and opportunities originating in the organisation, structures and processes characterising work societies.

3. Integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments to understand the link between economic and social roles of work and employment for individuals and societies.

4. Students will learn how to think sociologically about work and employment.