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The Concept of Constructive Dissatisfaction
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<blockquote data-quote="MrFedEx" data-source="post: 300795" data-attributes="member: 12508"><p>What I mean is that while Taylorism does indeed work most of the time, it doesn't work very well if taken to extremes. Let's say a manager pushes for complete compliance with no degree of variance on a method. If he angers the employee with threats or discipline, he might get compliance, but there may also be a backlash of anti-productive behavior. Damaging equipment, poor customer service, anti-company sentiment, and sick calls are all examples that come quickly to mind.</p><p>While I'm not a big fan of Tayloristic methods, I also admit they work. They just don't work as well when a manager goes overboard and makes excessive demands.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrFedEx, post: 300795, member: 12508"] What I mean is that while Taylorism does indeed work most of the time, it doesn't work very well if taken to extremes. Let's say a manager pushes for complete compliance with no degree of variance on a method. If he angers the employee with threats or discipline, he might get compliance, but there may also be a backlash of anti-productive behavior. Damaging equipment, poor customer service, anti-company sentiment, and sick calls are all examples that come quickly to mind. While I'm not a big fan of Tayloristic methods, I also admit they work. They just don't work as well when a manager goes overboard and makes excessive demands. [/QUOTE]
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