This is a research paper I wrote for a master’s course on Applied Anthropology at the University of Memphis. The overall master’s program sought to train students in applied anthropology, and the goal of this course was to teach the foundations of what applied anthropology is, in contrast to other types of anthropology.
Even though I found the course interesting, its curriculum lacked the readings and perspectives of applied anthropologists in the business world. As I discuss in the paper, statistically speaking, a significant number of applied anthropologists (and a University of Memphis’s applied anthropology program alum) work in the business sector, so excluding them leaves out what might be the largest group of applied anthropologists from their own field. I wrote this essay as a subtle nudge to encourage the course designers to add the works of business anthropologists, particularly UX researchers, into their curriculum.
Due to the lack of resources by applied business anthropologists in the curriculum, I had to assemble my own resources entirely by myself. Other applied anthropologists have told me they have encountered this as well. So, hopefully, in addition to the essay potentially providing helpful analysis of applied business anthropology, its bibliography might also provide a starting collection of business anthropology resources for you to explore.
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Thank you so much for sharing this, Stephen! I am currently trying to understand more about organisational/business anthropology and your document is just great! Thanks again!
Carol
Thank you. I am glad you found it helpful.