Republic of the Philippines

Laguna State Polytechnic University

San Pablo City Campus
Del Remedio, San Pablo City

Rizal’s Life, Works and Writing (P.I 100)

Second sem: 2018-2019

Course Code: P.I 100

Course Title: Rizal’s Life, Works and Writing
Topic: Mechanism of Cultural Change
Student: SARAH JOY C. GUTIERREZ
Instructor/ Professor: Alden Bryan II Z. San Jose, LPT

Mechanism of Cultural Change

Discovery
• Refers to the process of finding a new place or an object, artifact or anything
that previously existed.
• Gillin (1948), stated that it is the initial awareness of existing but formerly
unobserved relationship of elements of nature to human life.
• Discovery is “the process by which something is learned or reinterpreted”.
• It influences change by causing people to learn new things which may
change their viewpoints, or change their routine to better themselves
based to the new information found through discovery.
Example:
• When the explorers discovered that the Earth wasn’t flat, they lead to the
printing of new maps, as well as new waterways and trade-routes.
Innovation
• Some discoveries and inventions arise out of deliberate attempts to produce a
new idea or object.
• It is a result of the distinct process which involves discovery, invention and
diffusion.
• It is the factor of adaptation.
• People never have ‘original’ thoughts out of nowhere. They rather combine
two existing thoughts into something new.
• They integrate two different belief systems to the point that they have created
a third way which is completely their own making.
 • Let’s take the German and the Indonesian perception of what makes for a
good company as an example. The German perception of a good company is
that of a well-oiled machine. All the elements of the company need to
function efficiently and effectively in order to achieve the best possible results
in terms of making profit. As a result, there is a high focus on making definite
and clear plans and delivering projects on time.
• From the Indonesian perspective, companies work more like a patriarchal
family. There is one benevolent, wise leader who is taking care of the needs
of the staff members. Staff members treat themselves like extended family,
supporting each other even in non-business related issues and placing a high
priority on maintaining harmony among themselves.
• Both of these ways have their own unique advantages. German companies
certainly function much more efficiently and are probably better at delivering
financial goals. Indonesian companies, however, are better at creating a
convenient environment to work in and providing employees with a
comfortable life situation and support.

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