Study: Workers who fall for 'corporate bullshit' may be worse at their jobs
6 hours ago
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- #business psychology
- #corporate culture
- A Cornell University study found that workers impressed by corporate speak may be less effective in making practical business decisions.
- Corporate bullshit is defined as misleading jargon that is semantically empty and often confusing.
- The study used a 'corporate bullshit generator' to test how workers perceive and react to such language.
- Workers susceptible to corporate bullshit scored lower on analytical thinking and fluid intelligence.
- The 'Corporate Bullshit Receptivity Scale' was developed to study the impact of bullshit in organizations.
- Examples include Pepsi's rebranding attempt and Elizabeth Holmes' fraudulent use of corporate jargon.
- Susceptibility to corporate bullshit can also lead to perceiving supervisors as more charismatic and visionary.
- The study participants were highly educated, showing that intelligence does not prevent falling for bullshit.