For centuries we have been devising new tools to coerce and cajole workers to work harder or work the way we want them to. Douglas McGregor’s work in the 1960s categorised these attempts into two contrasting categories: ‘Theory X’ and ‘Theory Y’. Following the work of FW Taylor and scientific management, Theory X takes a more negative view of humans where they require external … [Read more...] about Motivation intrinsic, engagement free
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HBR article Rethinking Efficiency
The effectiveness movement is beginning to take hold in the academic and business community. A recent article by Roger L Martin, author and former Dean of the University of Toronto sets out the case for Rethinking Efficiency (Harvard Business Review article, January–February 2019 Issue). Martin poses the question: Beginning with Adam Smith, business thinkers have … [Read more...] about HBR article Rethinking Efficiency