I was in a Dale Carnegie (spelling ?) course on management and they made this statement. Another person there and I burst out laughing at this statement. Is it true? I can't say it has been with some employees I've had in the past. It would be more like, "I just want to do enough to not get fired." If this is true is it possible that we might one day have no one "mooching" off the system like we do now.
2006-08-28 05:48:14 · 11 answers · asked by parkdad73 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
I tend to agree with you...lots of peoples' goal is to do as little as possible. That's not to say that I have a negative view of human nature. Sure, most people want to be good at something. But not everyone is willing to put in the effort necessary to make that happen. Some want recognition without effort.
I find a lot of those "happy crappy" feel good, motivational programs involve theories that ignore human nature and replace it with nonsense. They tend to report "common sense" as their own marvelous invention, if you know what I mean.
I hope you got something out of your Dale Carnegie thing...I'm sure there is something to be gained by being reminded of some of those 'common sense' things anyway.
2006-08-28 05:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by CuteWriter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is possible, no I don't think 100% of all people on earth want to do a good job. If its Dale Carnegie it would seem more like you would be responsible for instilling the desire to work hard in other people...or bring out the desire that may already be there
2006-08-28 06:00:51 · answer #2 · answered by chavito 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is an impulse toward excellence in people. There's also an impulse toward doing the minimum necessary to get by. Both are constantly in play. So the statement was correct, but highly unrealistic as it only looked at part of the picture.
A company's leadership can create an atmosphere to encourage everyone to do a good job. It doesn't happen automatically, so it doesn't always happen. Many people are phoning it in daily.
2006-08-28 06:58:47 · answer #3 · answered by Tekguy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately I don't think many people care about the quality of whatever it is they tackle whether it be work, school, or any projects. To few people are are instilling in their children the importance of doing a job well. Personally, I tell me daughter to get it right the first time or she'll do it again. I've also explained that I expect her to go above what's expected, whether it be chores or homework. Emphasis isn't put on pride of a job well done anymore, it's sad. What's sadder I've seen many people who have rather poor attitudes about work excel much faster and higher than myself and they're ethic isn't great either.
2006-08-28 05:59:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, I do not think that is a true statement. Maybe most of us want to do a good job, but the rest just want to do enough to get by. It would be wonderful if no one was abusing the system, but I don't see it happening in our lifetimes. Sad but true.
2006-08-28 06:02:30 · answer #5 · answered by chelle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No they don't. I work for an assistance company and all our provisions of code of practice are made in such a way that no-one can blame us for our conduct but we could try to help our customers a great deal more. Basically, we always try to get rid of them even if we are able to help.
2006-08-28 05:59:25 · answer #6 · answered by possum 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Not everybody wants to do a good job. Matter of fact; organized crime and other forms of government work exist to do just that. Give people who don't want to work a place to be, and propagate this disorder.
2006-08-28 05:56:03 · answer #7 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-28 02:39:30 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think "Everybody wants to have to do the least amount possible to get by" is a much more accurate mantra. Don't you?
2006-08-28 05:54:15 · answer #9 · answered by haha 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I BELIEVE MOST PEOPLE JUST WANT TO DO ENOUGH TO GET BY. IT'S UNFORTUNATE BUT TRUE.
2006-08-28 05:53:49 · answer #10 · answered by somebody 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋