1. Concept of competition
Forms of competition
Characteristics of competition
BY
Rajni kant
2. It is the form of impersonalized struggle
or opposition to secure a reward or goal
which cannot be shared. It is a form of
disjoint action between opposing
individuals or group aimed to excel,
surpass or outdo the opponent in order to
achieve the goal.
3. 1. Social competition:- People always compete to
get into higher status and position.
Competition of this kind is mostly observed in
‘open’ society. wherever individual ability,
merits, talent and capacities are recognised,
competition for status is acute.
2. Political competition:- In the modern world
competition for political power is always
present. Political parties are always engaged in
competition to secure power.
4. 3. Economic competition:- Generally, economic
competition is found in the field of economic activities.
It means a race between he individuals and groups to
achieve certain material goods. For example,
competition between two industrial sectors for the
production of goods.
4. cultural competition:- Cultural competition is
found among different cultures: It occurs when two or
more cultures try to establish their superiority over
others The religious competition between the Hindus
and Muslims in present day is a bright example of
cultural competition.
5. 1.it is universal:- competition is found every
society and in every age. It is found in every
group. It is one aspect of struggle which is
universal not only in human society but also in
the plant and animal worlds.
2. it is impersonal:- competition is not a
personal action. It is an ‘interaction without social
contact.” The competitors are not in contact and do not
know one another.