Pre History
In the primordial swamp, single cell organisms developed. They formed symbiotic relationships. These relationships needed controlling. So the organisms developed hormones, nervous systems and brains to help them function.
The bacteria came before the lion.
Ancient History
On the fertile plains, people grouped together. They built villages and towns. As the towns grew they needed coordination. So the people created law and order, sanitation and education. They elected politicians to help them function.
The hamlet came before the city.
Recent History
In the burgeoning cities, merchants joined forces. They built and insured ships. As their businesses grew they needed:
- Accountants to count the money
- Clerks to underwrite the risks
- HR to make sure people were treated fairly
- IT systems to store the records
- A chief executive to guide the strategy
The businesses created managers to help them function.
The partnership came before the conglomerate.
Hierarchies evolve from the bottom up
In any system, the hierarchy develops to support the bottom. To help the component parts be as effective as possible.
So the job of the manager…
Is to help the shop floor. To provide resources and overcome disputes. To coordinate training and build a supporting infrastructure. A manager is paid to make the workers work as easy as possible. To help them function.
Unfortunately, this fact appears to have passed many a boss by.
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