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Post by dipanjali1 on Nov 3, 2013 22:07:06 GMT -6
"Fearful environment": this term by itself does not sound like an environment that leads to any kind of productivity. Be it exams, work, speech, sports or any name one can take, fear will surely decrease ones productivity; it will possibly fail them. Therefore, the idea to success is a peaceful working environment and a peaceful mind. Team work in office, concentration when working alone are the kind of attitude/ situation to increase productivity.
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Post by w0384905 on Nov 4, 2013 22:31:08 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
When you're scared or nervous in a work environment you tend to not want to make mistakes. You're scared of what could happen and just play in much safer. You want your employees to be open and take some risks. If they are scared to work for you then the company moral will be down and most workers will be unhappy. So support your workers and let them make mistakes and teach them from those mistakes.
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Post by sbardwell on Nov 6, 2013 11:00:01 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” So eloquently true as stated by Franklin D. Roosevelt. If a culture of fear is created then the leader is not very effective. In fact, if that type of culture exists, then possibly you should run… run far and fast away. Unfortunately, many people are stuck in that environment without a way to get out. Students for example, are stuck with a teacher who may create a fearful environment to exert control or to try to produce a nearly impossible outcome of superior grades. My son is in a math class at school in which his is so afraid of his teacher he will not even ask a question because he fears her degrading reaction. Yes his grades are suffering. Many times this is mirrored in a work environment. It is unfortunate because it will set up a culture of ultimate failure.
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Post by darrell2009 on Nov 9, 2013 11:53:51 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared I agree many company develop don't understand for employees coming to work feeling uncomfortable about being in their work environment not knowing if they are doing a good job or not can play a big part of their production level. It good to have a relax work environment where everyone is happy at their position.
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Post by ashleylevernharrison on Nov 9, 2013 21:11:15 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
People who are scared almost always second guess the decisions that they make. They are very indecisive and this can lead to making the wrong choices because they don't want to fail. This type of employee also does not want to ever go to management to discuss problems and this can lead to small problems snowballing into bigger problems.
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Post by w0415498 on Nov 9, 2013 22:51:06 GMT -6
Some people have fears while they work. But to me get hired is the only fear. After I’m hired, I no longer have fear. I just continue doing my job and do the best I can to finish all my tasks.
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Post by christiebrown on Nov 10, 2013 12:13:55 GMT -6
Fear is something that can make a lot of people do things that they normally wouldn't do, and with that being said I agree with the article that people don't really perform their best when they are afraid. I had been told once that the company I was working for might have to let some people go, just because we were a bit overstaffed. I was a possible person that might have had to be let go, and with knowing that, I automatically started trying to do a better job than everyone else to ensure my safety. By doing that, I actually caused mistakes and actually pushed my work back a little, just because I was trying to get things done faster than everyone else to try to look better. Overall, be confident in what you do and that you are good at what you do, and don't let fear get the best of you.
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Post by bneedham on Nov 10, 2013 15:57:50 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
I disagree with the article. I feel that people try harder when they are afraid of failing. When everything is on the line and its all or nothing you should be afraid to fail or you are not invested in your own success. I believe that facing down your fear makes you stronger and personally I perform my best when I know that I have to succeed.
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Post by kselders on Nov 10, 2013 16:17:40 GMT -6
In reading the article, I agree with the saying "I think the best environments are when you enable people to actually perform their best, but you’re still clear about what’s expected." I agree with this because I don't know many who enjoy going to a fearful workplace environment. Everyone should be allowed to work in a place in which he or she feels comfortable. I feel that I work best under pressure. Work should be peaceful and enjoyable. I'm at peace in my current employment position but, there are days when it becomes stressful.
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Post by banessau on Nov 10, 2013 19:42:48 GMT -6
People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
Being scared in a work environment can completely change the outcome of something to be a good or bad call. In the united states we are a low power distance culture where as others can be low power distance. The low power distance cultures can hold back information that can be valuable. People should not be scared in a workplace because it should have open discussion and well opinionated to build thoughts between employees. A great example would be Kirk from Star Trek Into Darkness when they are all gathered in a meeting of all the leaders. He was holding back a big suspicion that if it had be recognized, most of the people there would not have died; the situation could have been avoided. This applies to many business deals because some situations can be avoided with clear communication.
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Post by ebonisw on Nov 10, 2013 20:04:51 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
I can attest to the fact that I cannot get work done unless I am comfortable and focused. If employees are afraid to come to you or the other employees, you have possibly created a very uncomfortable workplace for them and this is counterproductive for the entire company. Of course you can try and try and it still won't help the situation, but overall managers should stress the importance of coming to them when they need to, as well as come out and talk to them regularly to establish that relationship.
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Post by tevinrapp7 on Nov 10, 2013 20:32:00 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
People dont work well when they're scared. I never been scared while at work but I witness people that were fearful to get involved in a project, just because they didnt feel comfortable or were scared to voice there opinion. I dont think people should be fearful while at work but it happens because of them not trying to say something stupid or just are afraid of approaching a certain person rather its the CEO or manager some people are afraid to approach them.
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Post by arielberthelot on Nov 10, 2013 22:07:47 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They Are Scared
I feel that in a work environment, if employees are always pressured and feeling that they are always expected of something then they don't perform to the best of their ability. If you allow an employee to experiment and work in their own way, their work is majority of the time more successful. I always felt that performing under pressure caused me to make more mistakes than if I wasn't pressured. But then there are people with different personalities who perform better under pressure, so I guess it is the personality of the employee that effects whether you need to place expectations on them or not.
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Post by clayb1919 on Nov 10, 2013 22:29:09 GMT -6
Establishing a false sense of fear isn’t the way to go about business. I think respect and honesty is more powerful than fear. If the CEO is respected and honest about what he or she wants to get done, things will go smoothly.
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Post by brichoux on Nov 10, 2013 22:47:38 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: People Don't Work Well When They're Scared
Most people don't work well when they are under unbearable amounts of pressure. Many work environments create a sense of fear that makes employees lock up and become unproductive because they are nervous of consequences if they mess up. When workers feel free to make a mistake everyone once in awhile, they actually make fewer mistakes because they are under less pressure. There is a delicate balance though, people can not feel too relaxed or know they have nothing to lose because they won't work hard or give their best.
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