Embracing Differences Why Organisations Fail: Discussions and Reflections
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Jan 26, 2021 Professor Lee Clarke, an expert in disaster management at Rutgers University, shares insights on why organizations fail. He challenges traditional views on efficiency and profitability, emphasizing that failure often stems from a disconnection between structure and social expectations. Using historical maritime disasters as cautionary tales, he highlights the importance of safety protocols and adaptive capacity. Clarke also discusses the complexities of decision-making, the need for transparency, and fostering humility and equity in organizational culture.
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Organizations and Their Purpose
- Organizations are designed to solve specific problems, like education or oil distribution.
- They break down large tasks into smaller, manageable ones within offices.
Inherent Limitations of Organizations
- Organizations excel at specific tasks but not all.
- Expecting perfection from organizations leads to disappointment, sometimes with dire consequences.
Classroom vs. Fighter Jet
- Lee Clarke contrasts his low-stakes sociology classroom with high-stakes environments like fighter jets.
- Errors in the latter have severe, irreversible consequences.