Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Ausgrenzungsimpulse
English translation:
incentive for ostracism
Added to glossary by
Dr. Fred Thomson
Jul 31, 2006 10:58
17 yrs ago
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German term
Ausgrenzungsimpulse
German to English
Social Sciences
Psychology
Has to do with one's emotional reaction
Proposed translations
(English)
1 | incentive for ostracism | Henry Schroeder |
2 | exclusionary impulses | Brie Vernier |
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Jul 31, 2006 12:19: Steffen Walter changed "Field" from "Other" to "Social Sciences" , "Field (write-in)" from "Dealership Contract" to "(none)"
Proposed translations
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incentive for ostracism
Not enough information available for a conclusive answer of any kind.
Perhaps there is some emotionally uplifting experience that results from ostracism, which in turn provides the incentive.
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Note added at 3 hrs (2006-07-31 14:07:18 GMT)
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The management's incentive for ostracizing the employee is to get rid of him.
Perhaps there is some emotionally uplifting experience that results from ostracism, which in turn provides the incentive.
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Note added at 3 hrs (2006-07-31 14:07:18 GMT)
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The management's incentive for ostracizing the employee is to get rid of him.
Note from asker:
It has to do with feelings engendered by management against an employee whom management wishes to get rid of. |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you, Henry, for your prompt response. Your suggestion fits the context vey well."
3 hrs
exclusionary impulses
garners a few googles
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