Enigma Solution

A year ago a very dear uncle passed away. I had gone to meet him a couple of days before he passed away.  It is always painful to see a loved one approaching their end. My uncle just lay there very calmly and composed as if in a deep sleep. I said a silent prayer for this kind and wonderful man who has brought joy to many people in his life. I prayed that he be allowed to go from this world with dignity and in the natural way. The family sat dignified and composed,  only the stooped shoulders, dark patches under the red eyes revealed the deep anguish within their hearts. They were practical and respectful of my uncle to know when to stop fighting and to yield to God's will. My mind raced across the past to review the passing away of other people and even organisations. Just like people, organisations also have a life. This life should be loved, nurtured and developed to grow and thrive,  and then be allowed to die respectfully when its time is up. Drive...

                                       A second generation owner took over the reins of a company from his aging father as the MD (managing director).  The youngster was earnest and eager to ‘professionalise’. He had learnt that a flat structure was the best organisation type. What a coup it would be to kill two birds with one stone; to reduce costs and simultaneously employ fewer people.  People were dismissed, retired or coerced to leave.  Many people classified as 'flab' by the new boss were soon history. Lo and behold! Soon after this initiative, p ayroll costs went down and productivity went up as the fearful employees were working harder to avoid their head being on the chopping block.  About two years  after the  bloodbath  began, there was a crisis. The company was in dire straits.  Sales, quality and profitability had all plummeted a...