Employee Quote by Laszlo Bock
“The focus on process rather than purpose creates an insidious opportunity for sly employees to manipulate the system.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Work Rules!" by Laszlo Bock, 2015
Focusing on processes over purpose allows manipulative employees to exploit loopholes, undermining genuine progress.
In simple terms: Process focus enables exploitation.
Prioritize purpose to prevent manipulation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- management
- policy design
- team building
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you align process with purpose?
- What safeguards deter manipulation?
Over‑emphasis on process can stifle innovation.