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Addition Sickness in Organizations
Addition sickness is the tendency for organizations and individuals to default to adding more complexity when solving problems, leading to mindless addition without considering simplification or subtraction. Research shows that people instinctively opt for adding more components when faced with various tasks, resulting in unnecessary complexity. This behavior is deeply ingrained in human nature and can negatively impact efficiency and effectiveness in problem-solving processes.