The human side of self-managing organizations: Unlearning the learned helplessness
Published online on February 24, 2026
Abstract
Human Relations, Ahead of Print.
Why do so many attempts to distribute authority fail—even in organizations deeply committed to decentralization of authority? In this article, I argue that the answer lies in the cognitive, motivational, and emotional residues of learned helplessness ...
Why do so many attempts to distribute authority fail—even in organizations deeply committed to decentralization of authority? In this article, I argue that the answer lies in the cognitive, motivational, and emotional residues of learned helplessness ...