Common Quote by Henry Mintzberg
“Management is a curious phenomenon. It is generously paid, enormously influential, and significantly devoid of common sense”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Nature of Managerial Work", 1973
Management is well-paid, powerful, yet often lacks common sense.
In simple terms: Managers are influential but sometimes irrational.
Key Takeaway
Question managerial logic.
Themes
management
power
irrationality
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- corporate strategy
- leadership training
- policy design
Key Concepts
decision making
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do managers ignore common sense?
- How can common sense be reintroduced?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched practices is hard.
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