Pressure to achieve results with limited resources. It is a challenge to maintain or increase productivity levels in times of decreasing resources. There is, however, an inherent danger in this message. Employees respond by cutting corners, and potentially open the door to actions that destroy trust and credibility. Directives must communicate the expectation of results and responsibility for how they are achieved.
People blindly follow the directions and example of others.
There are two situations where this could occur. There are numerous examples of well meaning individuals whose judgment was clouded by the ability of a great motivator. The second is when employees assume that the directives they receive from management should be followed without question. The assumption is that all decisions have been examined before they are implemented. The solution to blind compliance in both scenarios is educated employees that understand the organization's mission and values, think for themselves and are willing to ask questions when they arise.