{"id":133299,"date":"2024-10-24T14:53:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T18:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=133299"},"modified":"2024-10-25T15:34:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T19:34:33","slug":"good-management-vs-bad-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/good-management-vs-bad-management\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spot Good Management vs. Bad Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What makes someone a good manager or a bad manager? What are ineffective strategies that some managers use?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Aubrey C. Daniels, when employee performance is subpar, the problem usually lies within the work environment, not the employee. Most mainstream <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/kinds-of-managers\/\">management styles<\/a> don\u2019t account for this, so they tend to work inconsistently (if they work at all). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we&#8217;ll look at the difference between good management vs. bad management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overhauling-performance-management\"><strong>Overhauling Performance Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll take a look at the difference between good management vs. bad management. There are two common management approaches that Daniels says are ineffective: methods based on \u201ccommon sense\u201d and methods based on behavioral antecedents. Then, we\u2019ll discuss Daniels\u2019s scientific approach to management\u2014one that uses behavioral analysis to modify the work environment and improve employee performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ineffective-management-strategy-1-the-common-sense-approach\"><strong>Ineffective Management Strategy #1: The Common Sense Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniels asserts that <strong>many businesses take a \u201ccommon sense\u201d approach to management.<\/strong> This means that managers operate on a case-by-case basis according to their personal insights. Daniels argues that this isn\u2019t a dependable way to make business decisions\u2014common sense reflects opinions that are based on people\u2019s specific, bounded experiences. Because everyone\u2019s experience is different, management practices that people think are \u201ccommon sense\u201d are often ineffective, unclear, inconsistent, and difficult to replicate. Relying on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/common-sense-pamphlet\/\">common sense<\/a> leads companies to waste time and money as they try countless strategies without understanding why they work or don&#8217;t work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Another shortcoming of the common sense approach is that it overlooks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/cognitive-heuristics\/\">cognitive biases<\/a> that skew <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/methods-of-decision-making-crucial-conversations\/\">decision-making<\/a>. In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/thinking-fast-and-slow\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Thinking, Fast and Slow<\/em><\/a>, Daniel Kahneman explains that <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/thinking-fast-and-slow#important-biases-and-heuristics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">people often rely on heuristics (mental shortcuts)<\/a> when making judgments, which can lead to errors. One common heuristic is <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/thinking-fast-and-slow\/part-2-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>representativeness<\/em><\/a>, where we estimate the likelihood of an event based on stereotypes we already hold. Managers using the common sense approach often rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/representative-heuristic-example\/\">representativeness<\/a>: For example, they might choose a charismatic employee to lead a team simply because they fit the stereotype of an outgoing leader, ignoring other candidates who have stronger leadership skills but are less extroverted.)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a manager might give public recognition to high-performing employees based on the common-sense intuition that this will motivate others to improve. However, Daniels says this tactic can be hit-or-miss. Some employees may find it motivating, but others may not value public recognition or may even feel embarrassed or stressed by it. So while this management strategy might occasionally yield positive results, it lacks the consistency and reliability needed for effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/employee-performance-management\/\">performance management<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: What\u2019s behind the common-sense belief that public recognition is an effective motivator? In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/quiet-the-power-of-introverts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Quiet<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>Susan Cain offers a plausible explanation: According to Cain, many workplaces idealize extroversion, so they place high value on outward displays of success and social interaction (like public recognition). However, as Daniels notes, these outward displays can be stressful for some employees\u2014namely, introverts. Cain argues that introverts usually prefer more private forms of acknowledgment or appreciation, as they tend to feel drained or uncomfortable in the spotlight. She also suggests that learning to accommodate both kinds of people can help businesses achieve greater success.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ineffective-management-strategy-2-the-antecedent-only-approach\"><strong>Ineffective Management Strategy #2: The Antecedent-Only Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many companies also try to manage people&#8217;s behavior by telling them what to do, often using a variety of means such as meetings and memos. Daniels refers to these instructions as <em>antecedents\u2014<\/em>signals that are intended to prompt a desired behavior. If the employees don\u2019t respond to antecedents in the way management wants, managers tend to repeat the antecedents more forcefully, hoping that increased frequency or intensity will eventually compel compliance. However, Daniels says this doesn\u2019t usually get better results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Why is simply repeating antecedents an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/ineffective-management\/\">ineffective management<\/a> strategy? One reason is that excessive repetition can lead to message fatigue. In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/made-to-stick\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Made to Stick<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>Chip and Dan Heath explain that the most powerful messages are <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/made-to-stick\/chapter-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unexpected<\/a>. Unexpected messages capture people\u2019s attention by leveraging <em>surprise<\/em>, which the brain is biologically wired to notice and remember. So when managers repeat themselves, the antecedents become more predictable and less impactful\u2014employees are likely to tune them out. Repeating messages more forcefully may create some surprise; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jacquelynsmith\/2013\/07\/10\/10-tips-for-dealing-with-an-overly-demanding-boss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">demanding managers<\/a> evoke emotions that are difficult to ignore. But it may also create <a href=\"https:\/\/hackernoon.com\/employee-resentment-and-the-power-it-holds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee resentment<\/a> that damages morale.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Daniels, antecedents are only one half of the behavioral management equation. The other half is <em>consequences<\/em>. Antecedents may encourage employees to engage in a behavior once or twice, but they don\u2019t increase the likelihood that they\u2019ll continue the behavior over the long term. <strong>To be truly effective, antecedents must be paired with appropriate <\/strong><strong><em>consequences<\/em><\/strong><strong>\u2014the outcomes that follow a behavior<\/strong> that either reinforce the behavior with positive outcomes or discourage it with negative outcomes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To illustrate, consider this example: Say a company introduces a new AI tool, and management asks employees to start using it. They hold training sessions and send reminder emails, and these antecedents prompt employees to start using the tool. However, the learning curve slows down the employees\u2019 workflow, leading them to perceive the consequences of the desired behavior\u2014using the tool\u2014as negative. As a result, they resist using it and revert to previous techniques. In this case, simply repeating the antecedent isn\u2019t motivating enough; instead, management must find a way to improve the behavior\u2019s consequences\u2014for instance, by clarifying the long-term benefit of using the new tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: The idea that both antecedents and consequences are crucial to behavioral management aligns with psychologist B.F. Skinner\u2019s theory of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/operant-conditioning-a2-2794863\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>operant conditioning<\/em><\/a><em>. <\/em>According to this theory, antecedents (or stimuli) prompt behaviors, while consequences\u2014whether positive or negative\u2014determine the frequency and persistence of those behaviors. This theory has also been used to explain the science of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/habit-formation\/\">habit formation<\/a>. In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-power-of-habit\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Power of Habit<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>Charles Duhigg<em> <\/em>illustrates <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-power-of-habit\/1-page-summary#habits-require-three-elements-to-become-automatic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how habits are sustained<\/a> through a cycle of cues (antecedents), routines (behaviors), and rewards (consequences). Like Daniels, Duhigg argues that to change behaviors (like <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-power-of-habit\/1-page-summary#change-an-existing-bad-habit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bad habits<\/a>), you must reinforce the desired behavior with a rewarding consequence.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-most-effective-management-strategy-the-behavioral-analysis-approach\"><strong>The Most Effective Management Strategy: The Behavioral Analysis Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniels provides an alternative to the ineffective strategies we just discussed; we\u2019ll call this the <em>behavioral analysis approach. <\/em>He describes this approach as a five-step process. We\u2019ll discuss each step in detail in the next section, but here\u2019s the gist of it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Daniels\u2019s approach, managers systematically analyze the factors that influence employee behavior, rather than relying on intuition or trial-and-error methods. <strong>Then, they carefully optimize both antecedents and consequences to maximize what Daniels calls \u201cdiscretionary effort\u201d<\/strong>\u2014employees\u2019 willingness to go above and beyond their basic job requirements so that they take initiative to improve their performance and contribute more to the business. Discretionary effort is key to employee engagement\u2014one of the markers of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-makes-a-business-successful\/\">successful business<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniels writes that the behavioral analysis approach beats out other approaches for two reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First, it\u2019s systematic and rooted in empirical evidence.<\/strong> Managers use science-backed behavioral management principles to effect the change they want to see. Then, they measure the impact of their interventions and fine-tune their methods over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Second, it\u2019s universal.<\/strong> Daniels says that the principles of behavior analysis apply across a variety of situations and settings. This means you can use his approach no matter what kind of business you run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What makes someone a good manager or a bad manager? What are ineffective strategies that some managers use? 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