There is a great divide between managers and the average worker which is once again gaining attention. Have you ever wondered how this came about, why there is so much animosity between the two?
The following is an explanation that I read nearly 25 years ago. What I find so interesting is that at the time this was written, there was a belief that companies were moving past these attitudes – that we were “developing a new theory of management suitable for a new era.” But as we look at the issues in Wisconsin, the 99ers versus Wall Street and accusations of class warfare, you might wonder what happened to the new theory of management.
Have we moved beyond this theory or is the split even more entrenched than ever? (more…)