The un-straight talk aka politics
It would seem that things would move along much more quickly and efficiently without politics. Wouldn't it be nice if there was more straight-talk by people clearly stating their needs rather than people mincing their words, trying to build niceties around a request?
Some feel that maneuvering within the hierarchy through its proper channels is protocol that should be respected. That definitely makes sense in terms of civil decorum and general courtesy. However, it does ultimately result in slower response to much needed solutions to problems. Granted, by not following the protocol, solutions could indeed come even slower due to individual stonewalling.
On the one hand, the social structure of hierarchy seems to indicate that different levels of ranks have various levels of experience and power to make decisions. Hence, certain decisions do not need to rise all the way to the top and can be made quickly at lower levels. On the other hand, some times when conflict of interests arise, not being able to get to the top for answers could cause the downfall of the organization. Middle managers could be making poor decisions for the organization and the person at the helm did not even realize what happened till "all hell has broken loose".
It would make sense for organizations to have a communications process that allows for situations whereby individuals may bring their issues to the top, without the need to go up through the ranks. The process needs to be such that the middle managers do not feel slighted or over-ridden. That, in this day and age, reads more like something fictional rather than a page from reality.
Some feel that maneuvering within the hierarchy through its proper channels is protocol that should be respected. That definitely makes sense in terms of civil decorum and general courtesy. However, it does ultimately result in slower response to much needed solutions to problems. Granted, by not following the protocol, solutions could indeed come even slower due to individual stonewalling.
On the one hand, the social structure of hierarchy seems to indicate that different levels of ranks have various levels of experience and power to make decisions. Hence, certain decisions do not need to rise all the way to the top and can be made quickly at lower levels. On the other hand, some times when conflict of interests arise, not being able to get to the top for answers could cause the downfall of the organization. Middle managers could be making poor decisions for the organization and the person at the helm did not even realize what happened till "all hell has broken loose".
It would make sense for organizations to have a communications process that allows for situations whereby individuals may bring their issues to the top, without the need to go up through the ranks. The process needs to be such that the middle managers do not feel slighted or over-ridden. That, in this day and age, reads more like something fictional rather than a page from reality.
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