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Post by brianbrewer on Jul 27, 2013 18:16:06 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
I think this article discusses an attribute of business that many companies need to take into consideration. Many companies use fear tactics to force employees into being productive. This tactic is not nearly as effective as letting employees have some power to make decisions for themselves and have the opportunity for success or small failures that they can learn from.
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Post by csummers on Jul 27, 2013 19:43:05 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
I feel that many companies and public sector departments make prospective employees go through what the article described. To get on with the State of Louisiana, first you have to apply online, then pass through several layers of bureaucratic “red tape” to just get an interview. Sometimes, a person doesn’t even get an interview, even though they are well qualified, for the simple reason that they don’t have someone “on the inside”. If you are lucky enough to get a position with the state government, then you are put on probation, for between six months and two years, where they supposedly “make sure you are cut out for your new position”. I know that most companies put employees through something like that as well. In my opinion, it is needless redundancy.
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Post by mparrish on Jul 28, 2013 14:31:00 GMT -6
Frightening your people with harsh policies will never lead to high productivity. However, a leader should be very firm on what is expected and when. A manager cannot be so flexible that he allows his employees to shirk their responsibilities. He must achieve the proper balance of expectation / motivation, and that balance is different for every team and every workplace.
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Post by grober86 on Jul 28, 2013 17:49:34 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
People do not work better when they are scared because they begin to evaluate things rather than just doing the task at hand in-front of them. I like how the article talks about how some companies make their employees to jump through a million hoops just to get in the door and then still have to prove their worth after being hired. If you employees are always in constant fear the will lose some creativity.
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Post by ahrield on Jul 29, 2013 11:00:09 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
"I think the best environments are when you enable people to actually perform their best, but you’re still clear about what’s expected." Words spoken like a true leader! Employees perform their best when they feel that they are in a safe environment. No one like to feel threatend most people go into a shell when they feel like they are. It's very important as a leader to make sure that all of your employees feel good about the safety of their job.
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Post by robertnicholson on Jul 29, 2013 11:43:57 GMT -6
I agree that “the best environments are when you enable people to actually perform their best, but you’re still clear about what’s expected”. When people are scared, they’re more focused on worrying rather than doing their best. When each person has their own task to perform while striving as a team, they will do better and be more at ease. They will feel as if they have a team they can work with together to solve problems and work towards goals. People will perform their job in their team better rather than being scared and worried and not having their goals as their main focus.
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Post by knight2 on Jul 29, 2013 16:14:55 GMT -6
I agree with this article that working under fear puts an enormous amount of pressure on people to perform. And will eventually lead to failure. In order for people to do well you have to let them know that you have some sort of confidence in them and if you don't you either need to speak to them about it or if you have already done so find a replacement for them.
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Post by amberw on Jul 30, 2013 10:43:15 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
I agree with this article. You must be level headed to work. If you are always intimidated by upper management then your work most likely isn't going to be at your best always. You must have time to be creative and not be scared of doing things wrong.
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Post by heatherlaurent on Sept 24, 2013 9:52:12 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
Working as a team is incredibly important. This allows many different perspectives to be viewed and the group choose the best idea. You might have a great idea, but cant come up with a well thought out plan to make it happen. Employees should be able to have an open/friendly environment with their co-workers as well as managers. Employees should not feel fearful or intimidated. When an individual is comfortable and happy, the creative ideas soar. An employer should be stern about time specifications, objectives, goals, but should not make the employee's scared.
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Post by brentgruber on Sept 24, 2013 10:54:53 GMT -6
I think a lot of places tend to instill a fear in their employees that if they do not do the job correctly or the best there will be negative consequences. I do not think this is a good management style at all. I feel like it is more important to make everyone feel as comfortable as possible. I think this increases productivity and allows for better work ethic. If people feel comfortable at their jobs (which they should) they will work harder for the company because they want to; not because they have to. I think instilling fear in your employees is poor management and will not produce the best results possible.
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Post by tyancey on Sept 29, 2013 15:47:03 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
I definitely agree with this article. It is so difficult to be able to perform task at work when you are constantly being criticized and yelled at for you mistakes. I think that many companies think it is good to establish a fear in their employees. Some employees many be scared of making a mistake, and others may fear loosing their job. Either way, it is a horrible idea to try to instill fear within the companies employees. Instead employees should feel at ease enough to approach managers about their mistakes or concerns which will help the employees work more efficiently and effectively.
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Post by chrmichall on Oct 1, 2013 12:18:25 GMT -6
Instant MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
This link talks about making your employees feel comfortable in the workplace. An employee can lose productivity when there is a lot of pressure at work. This can hurt the company badly. The best aapproach to this is to make them feel apart of the team, but still let them know what is expected. Show them you trust tthem and they will feel apart of the team and do well also.
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Post by ernestmajoue on Oct 3, 2013 12:20:57 GMT -6
Shellye Archambeau discusses how fear is not good for employees and success of a company. I think making your employees fearful will lead to hesitation and limit growth with the company. Inspiring your employees to be active and open in group discussions with other employees is great brainstorming methods. When you give your employees space to think and grow you usually end up with better ideas and happier employees.
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Post by Holland Bussell on Oct 3, 2013 16:55:57 GMT -6
I can relate with this article on that feeling of fear in the work environment. I think job security is one of those number one things on employees minds. Majority of the time people will go through a rigorous selection process just to get hired and then not necessarily be sure what to expect once you get into work. So they will tend to be timid and more reserved than others until sure about what to do in the workplace. In order for people to work at their peak performance they need a nurturing environment where they will feel more able to provide.
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Post by stephaniemeyer on Oct 5, 2013 19:51:33 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
This article truly hit home with me. As a new teacher, I am surrounded every day by other teachers who are truly stressing the new teacher evaluation system, the common core standards, and the new PARC testing. I work with veteran teachers who are truly great at their jobs who are as nervous as I am........with me being a first year teacher! I think this is so very sad and disheartening. I agree that teachers should be held accountable and to a high standard, but I don't agree with the manner that this was all enacted. NOONE seems to know EXACTLY what's expected of them, the standards that are put out there for teachers are next to impossible to attain, and several states have already backed out of the program. Meanwhile, great teachers are afraid for themselves, their families, and their students and EVERYONE is suffering. I can't help but believe that if the fear was taken out of the situation, the morale would be much greater, faculty would be much happier, and students would benefit.
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