THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM: TRYING TO CHANGE MONOPOLY BEHAVIORS WITHOUT CHANGING COMPENSATION METHODS

Alan Manning

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THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM: TRYING TO CHANGE MONOPOLY BEHAVIORS WITHOUT CHANGING COMPENSATION METHODS

Abstract

In order to change the culture of an organization, you first must change the compensation system. Changing compensation methods is one of the great structural impediments to change. Culture and behaviors need to be changed throughout the organization, in order for this to be successful. Empowerment replaces entitlement; proactive behaviors replace reactive. Once this is done, you can free up the energy of your entire organization to be more productive than your private sector competitors.

In order to change the culture of an organization, you first must change the compensation system. Changing compensation methods is one of the great structural impediments to change. Culture and behaviors need to be changed throughout the organization, in order for this to be successful. Empowerment replaces entitlement; proactive behaviors replace reactive. Once this is done, you can free up the...

Author(s)

Alan Manning

SourceProceedings of the Water Environment Federation

SubjectSession 70 - Management Symposium: Total Quality Tool Kit

Document typeConference Paper

PublisherWater Environment Federation

Print publication date Jan, 2001

ISSN1938-6478

SICI1938-6478(20010101)2001:10L.796;1-

DOI10.2175/193864701790860515

Volume / Issue2001 / 10

Content sourceWEFTEC