Researcher discusses 'functional stupidity'—when smart people are discouraged from thinking at work
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 08:01
in Psychology & Sociology
Functional stupidity in the workplace is best described as when smart people are discouraged to think and reflect at work. The ramifications can ultimately be catastrophic, leading to organisational collapse, financial meltdown and technical disaster. However, there are countless commonplace examples of businesses accepting and encouraging functional stupidity within their organisations; from unsustainable management fads to an over-reliance on brand and image.