Looking at human nature - the psychology of it - in these highly technical environments is very refreshing. It has to be faced sooner or later, I say. Further

Looking at human nature - the psychology of it - in these highly technical environments is very refreshing. It has to be faced sooner or later, I say. Further recommended reading material (which I read and loved) - Will Stor's "The Status Game". "Dollhouse mangers’ purpose is recognition from higher-ups." Yup, that's "The Status Game" right there. Several types of status game are played: - "Virtue" Status Games (conforming to a framework, no matter how ill-fitting to the real world) - "Prestige" status games - designing an elegant system, and being respected for the elegance and cleverness - "Dominance" status games - for HR and management types, who control and unnecessarily oppress everything, striking fear into employees to conform.