- Recognition (sociology)
Recognition in
sociology is public acknowledgement of person'sstatus ormerit s (achievement s,virtue s, service, etc).When some person is "recognized", he or she is accorded some special status, such as a name, title, or classification. Recognition can take many forms, such as mention in the
mass media .Historical examples
The
Qianlong Emperor ofChina used large circular logos the size of a dinner plate to distinguish members of his family from his Han subjects. Their symbol of privilege was aMandarin square on their clothing.Acculturation
It becomes easier for people to be accepted into some social process if they allow themselves to fit into a
social identity , as a signal that they implicity accept some social norm. Thus the use ofuniform dress is a signal for both group inclusion andacceptance .Gang s use signals and dress for this purpose.Dress codes and norms also occur for religious groups.
In employment
As a means to increase
productivity ,communication , andsatisfaction in the workplace, recognition is a tool used by many successful organizations to address these challenges. Recognition can be used in multiple models, including manager-to-employee, employee-to-manager, andpeer-to-peer . In terms of employment, individuals within an organization can acknowledge each other for great attitudes, individual efforts and team contributions that help build a great culture and positive work environment.Recognition in the workplace can be a
monetising activity, a complementary activity, or both. In terms of monetised activities,organizations will recognizeemployees with additional compensation (bonuses) or items that have a monetary value (tickets, trips, etc.). In terms of complementary activity, organizations will recognize employees through avenues such as broadcasting (notice to fellow employees) or public recognition with a “thank you”, “kudos”, or “congratulations”.ee also
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Respect
*Posthumous recognition
*Name recognition
*Donor recognition wall
*Roll call
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