It follows that acceleration in the rate of change will result in an increasing need for reorganization. Reorganization is usually feared, because it means disturbance of the status quo, a potential threat to peoples vested interests in their jobs, and an upset to established ways of doing things. For these reasons, needed reorganization is often deferred. With a resulting loss in effectiveness and increase in costs.
Marvin BowerIf you are not willing to take pain to live by your principles, there is no point in having principles.
Marvin BowerBasic philosophy, spirit and drive of an organization have far more to do with its relative achievements than do technological or economic resources, organizational structure, innovation and timing.
Marvin BowerPeople should be judged on the basis of their performance, not nationality, personality, education, or personal traits and skills.
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