The Contradiction in Human Resource Management: Unity or Utilitarianism?
In today's era, companies face growing social pressure to promote inclusion and equality in the workplace. However, behind the rhetoric of unity and belonging, a very different reality often hides. Business leaders who preach the importance of organizational culture and the value of each employee may be willing to sacrifice their workers in times of economic difficulty to show attractive financial results to investors. The Formula for Success: At What Cost? Net income is the final result of a company's operation after considering all revenues and expenses. To increase net income, companies can choose to sell more or spend less. In times of economic difficulty, the easiest option is to reduce expenses, and employee salaries are often the primary target. The Politics of the Circus: A False Organizational Culture Roman politics taught us that the people need to be given bread and circus to keep them happy. In the business world, this translates to a false organizational culture th...