Stupidity Paradox - Alvesson Mats
Stupidity Paradox - Alvesson Mats Why do smart people do stupid things at work?Welcome to the idea of functional stupidity.Functional stupidity can be catastrophic. And there are countless, more…
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Stupidity Paradox - Alvesson Mats
Why do smart people do stupid things at work?Welcome to the idea of functional stupidity.Functional stupidity can be catastrophic. And there are countless, more everyday examples of organisations accepting the dubious, the absurd and the downright idiotic, from unsustainable management fads to the cult of leadership or an over-reliance on brand and image. It can cause organisational collapse, financial meltdown and technical disaster.
You'll discover what makes a workplace mindless, why being stupid might be a good thing in the short term but a disaster in the longer term, and how to make And yet a dose of stupidity can be useful and produce good, short-term results: it can nurture harmony, encourage people to get on with the job and drive success.This is the stupidity paradox.The Stupidity Paradox tackles head-on the pros and cons of functional stupidity.