INDIVIDUAL EFFICIENCY VS ADMINISTRATIVE EFFICIENCY

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In a perfect world, everyone would be able to use their own favorite tools, but this doesn't always work out in real world settings where teams have to work and collaborate together. While individual autonomy should be the main goal, local optimization doesn't lead to global optimization, which is what organizations should be aiming for. There are many legitimate times when administrative needs should supersede the individual. This article looks at when policies should optimize for the efficiency and happiness of the individual and when they should optimize for the team or company.