Enigma Solution

Truth is a powerful concept. That is why it is often overused, misused and abused. Truth could be defined as thoughts, beliefs, words or deeds, that conform to some predefined standard. But, who sets the standard of what is true or how do we conclude if something is true? There are six common criteria used for determining the truth. They are are consensus, consistency, authority, durability, revelation and science. __________________ 1. Consensus Common knowledge or herd behaviour assumes that if everyone says so, then it must be true. This requires little or no effort, it is the preferred filter for the intellectually and spiritually lazy, inferior or timid, individual and society. Consensus is a safe bet. Even if proven wrong the person can always take shelter within the anonymous majority. They contend that so many people cannot be stupid or wrong. Wars, fads of all kinds social, economic, and political are the frequent result of consensus. 2. Consistency Consistency assumes that if...

Responsibility without authority is impotence. Authority without responsibility  is dictatorship                  

Authority without responsibility always leads to dictatorship. A survey of the most detested departments in any organisation will normally reveal four villains.  Human Resources, Administration, Accounts and Security, are indirect departments invested with huge discretionary power and authority, which is significantly disproportionate  to their accountability for overall organisational performance. Runaway HR departments at many organisations are severely harming their own organisations and employees. Here is an example. Rao was a sincere, competent, loyal, punctual and hardworking employee. He frequently worked extra hours without any monetary reward, to attend to urgent needs of both customers & colleagues. Rao always felt as if it was his own company and that he belonged there, respected and needed. One day due to some unavoidable circumstances, Rao arrived for work about 30 minutes late, probably the first such lapse in 7 years. The Human Resources depar...