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The Stupidity Paradox

The Power and Pitfalls of Functional Stupidity at Work

Mats Alvesson author Andre Spicer author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Profile Books Ltd

Published:2nd Jun '16

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Why do smart people do stupid things at work? Welcome to the idea of functional stupidity.

Why are smart people encouraged to act dumb at work - and beyond? Welcome to the idea of functional stupidity: how to recognise it, why it's attractive and how to guard against it.Functional stupidity can be catastrophic. It can cause organisational collapse, financial meltdown and technical disaster. 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. 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. 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 your workplace a little less stupid by challenging thoughtless conformity. It shows how harmony and action in the workplace can be balanced with a culture of questioning and challenge. The book is a wake-up call for smart organisations and smarter people. It encourages us to use our intelligence fully for the sake of personal satisfaction, organisational success and the flourishing of society as a whole.

A book many in business will secretly treasure for its trove of unbelievable anecdotes and spot-on observations. * People Management *
Beat dumbing down: buy this book! * Economia *

ISBN: 9781781255414

Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 22mm

Weight: 240g

288 pages

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