The ability to get ahead in an organization is simply another talent, like the ability to play chess, paint pictures, do coronary bypass operations or pick pockets. Robert Shea abilityaheadbypass Change image and share on social
Every combination of two or more human beings has both a useful aspect and a political aspect. Robert Shea aspectbeingcombination Change image and share on social
A permanent division of labor inevitably creates occupational and class inequality and conflict. Robert Shea classconflictcreate Change image and share on social
As such people achieve influence within the organization, whenever there is a conflict between their own interest and the interest of the organization, their interests will win out. Robert Shea achieveconflictinfluence Change image and share on social
The key element in tragedy is that heroes and heroines are destroyed by that which appears to be their greatest strength. Robert Shea appeardestroyelement Change image and share on social
To reject even one major tenet of the religion or to violate one major rule of behavior is enough to get one kicked out - or worse. Robert Shea badlybehaviorkick Change image and share on social
Because the better an organization is at fulfilling its purpose, the more it attracts people who see the organization as an opportunity to advance themselves. Robert Shea advanceattractfulfill Change image and share on social
One simple way to keep organizations from becoming cancerous might be to rotate all jobs on a regular, frequent and mandatory basis, including the leadership positions. Robert Shea basiscancerousfrequent Change image and share on social
The Gnostics were rapidly driven out of business by the hierarchical orthodox Christians. Robert Shea businesschristiandrive Change image and share on social
Just as predatory animals follow a similar general design and behave in similar ways, so organizations, especially those in competition with one another, must follow certain design principles if they are to succeed and prevail. Robert Shea animalbehavecompetition share on social
