We often tend to think that the executive wishes to maintain standard, wishes to reach a certain quality of production, and that the worker has to be goaded in some way to do this. Again and again we forget that the worker is often, usually I think, equally interested, that his greatest pleasure in his work comes from the satisfaction of worthwhile accomplishment, of having done the best of which he was capable.
Mary Parker FollettIn the small group then is where we shall find the inner meaning of democracy, its very heart and core.
Mary Parker FollettThe manager cannot share his power with division superintendent or foreman or workman, but he can give them opportunities for developing their power.
Mary Parker FollettLaw should seek far more than mere reconciliation; it should be one of the great creative forces of our social life.
Mary Parker FollettIt is of equal importance with the discovery of facts to know what to do with them.
Mary Parker FollettThe paradox of American democracy has been that its slogan of equal opportunity has meant, often, equal opportunity to get power over your fellows.
Mary Parker FollettWe often tend to think that the executive wishes to maintain standard, wishes to reach a certain quality of production, and that the worker has to be goaded in some way to do this. Again and again we forget that the worker is often, usually I think, equally interested, that his greatest pleasure in his work comes from the satisfaction of worthwhile accomplishment, of having done the best of which he was capable.
Mary Parker Follett