Introduction to "Laws or Laws" in the Workplace The Broken Window Effect
The Broken Windows Theory is a concept that has been widely discussed in sociology and psychology, first developed by James Q. WilsonWilson and George LKelling) in a 1982 article entitled "Broken Windows". This theory mainly describes some small undesirable phenomena in the environment, which, if not corrected in time, will induce people to imitate or even worsen, which may lead to greater social problems and disorderly behavior. In the workplace, this law reminds us to correct small mistakes and bad habits in time to prevent them from having a greater negative impact on the team and the organization.
The core idea of the broken window effect is that undesirable phenomena in the environment, such as broken windows, graffiti, littering, etc., in a community, if not repaired and managed in a timely manner, will send a message of disorder and lack of management to people. This kind of information can lead to people behaving more casually and indulgently, and may even lead to more criminal behavior. Conversely, if the environment of a community is clean and orderly, people will behave more civilly and self-disciplined.
In the workplace, the broken window effect also applies. Some seemingly trivial undesirable phenomena, such as a dirty office environment, a loose work attitude, and non-compliance with rules and regulations, may gradually erode the work efficiency and morale of the entire team if not corrected and managed in time. These undesirable phenomena can send a message to employees that they are not taken seriously and are not managed, leading to a decrease in their enthusiasm and responsibility, and may even lead to larger team problems.
Therefore, in the workplace, managers should discover and correct these undesirable phenomena in time to maintain a clean, orderly and efficient working environment. At the same time, by formulating and implementing strict rules and regulations, and cultivating employees' sense of self-discipline and responsibility, it can also effectively prevent the occurrence of broken window effect. This not only improves the overall productivity and morale of the team, but also helps to create a positive corporate culture.