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“A foreman in the East wouldn't know how many workers he would have the next day, because part of his working force had left the system to go to West Germany.” quote by Stefan Heym
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“A foreman in the East wouldn't know how many workers he would have the next day, because part of his working force had left the system to go to West Germany.”

Stefan Heym

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Source Novel: The Man Who Loved Dogs, 1968

A foreman cannot predict his workforce because many workers have fled to West Germany, reflecting post‑war labor shifts.

In simple terms: Foreman can’t forecast workers due to migration.

Key Takeaway

Plan for workforce volatility.

Themes

history economics migration

Mood

reflective pragmatic

Type

historical economic

When to use this quote

  • post‑war Europe
  • industrial planning
  • policy making

Key Concepts

labor mobility political change

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to adapt to sudden labor changes?
  • What policies stabilize workforce?
A Different Perspective

Migration creates uncertainty for managers.

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