Desk Auditing

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Definition

Checking whether employees are actually at their desks working. A hallmark of ineffective management and trust issues.

Example Usage

The manager started desk auditing after seeing declining productivity metrics.

Origin

Emerged as a management practice in the mid-20th century

Fun Fact

Studies show desk auditing actually decreases productivity and increases turnover

Source: Management Anti-Patterns

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