ATS2199 Analytical Exercise
Prompt for the task “The corporation has an inherently alienating effect upon humans. That is to say, dominance by corporations has deprived humans of their capacity to act in accordance with their own inclinations. The production and purchasing of commodities, wage labour, prevent humans from experiencing the dignity of mutually-supportive social relations, and compel humans to play a ‘thing-like’ role. This alienating effect is proven by the responses of human groups and individuals to the dehumanising effects of the corporation. Satan worship, destruction, spirit
possession, hysteria, sabotage, excess…these are not aberrations, but are the inevitable consequences of the corporation’s domination of humans.”
Instructions
You must assert a position in relation to the statement (i.e. is it true, false, accurate, partially true, misleading etc). Note: there is no correct answer – it is your analysis and argumentation that matter!
Part 1: The piece must set out the case in favour of/against the statement, drawing upon our course readings in the unit. This part is to be 1000 words in length, and must draw upon the ideas, concepts and perspectives found in relevant readings from our course reading list.
Part 2: You must justify your evaluation by referring to your own experience of corporations (500 words). This part does not require extra research, but must draw on personal experiences, as well as the ideas and language used in the module 2 readings.
You should not consult readings outside of the compulsory readings. Reference to the compulsory readings must be properly provided with citations. A reference list is required.
Solution
The claim that the corporation has an inherently alienating effect upon humans is largely accurate. Corporations are human creations that have evolved into quasi-human entities possessing legal personality, moral ambiguity, and social dominance. While they have enabled innovation, infrastructure, and efficiency, their very structure, grounded in profit maximization, limited liability, and the commodification of labour, estranges humans…
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