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> Thus any proposed change the is presented based on how it will "Improve the system" is immediately suspect by those for whom the unimproved system is paying t
by deadmutex 5y ago
> Thus any proposed change the is presented based on how it will "Improve the system" is immediately suspect by those for whom the unimproved system is paying them a hefty paycheck
Sadly, my observation is that this is the rule (and not the exception) in many industries.
- pphysch 5y agoIn my view it's not a problem specific to any industry or domain, but a fundamental problem of social organizations: the clash between individual (employee) interests and organization interests.
- rlewkov 5y agoWhen I tell my wife about something like this conversation goes something like ... Wife: Why would they do something like that Me: You know why Wife (sheepishly): Money Me: ding, ding, ding
- jnwatson 5y ago"It must be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to manage than a new system. For the initiator has the enmity of all who would profit by the preservation of the old institution and merely lukewarm defenders in those who gain by the new ones." From _The Prince_ by Machiavelli
- ChuckMcM 5y agoA classic quote that everyone should keep in mind.