Bad Management Breeds Poor Productivity

Evidence indicates that ineffective management significantly contributes to low productivity levels in organizations. Studies, including work by Blumen van Rienen, demonstrate that organizations led by poor managers experience decreased productivity. Additionally, poor management hampers employee engagement, diminishes their ability to voice concerns, and adversely affects their health and wellbeing. Promotion based solely on technical expertise often leads to a lack of essential people management skills, contradicting the notion that such soft skills can be easily acquired. Moreover, organizations frequently make the mistake of applying solutions designed for other cultures without adapting them to their unique environments, which can lead to further issues.