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Letter: Wages of gloom

Published 28 July 2001

From Bob Sacher

Regarding sad workers working better
(Feedback, 14 July), you may already
have heard the phrase “Treat ’em mean to keep ’em keen.” I don’t know its exact
source.

Might it, though, originate as an old chestnut among British management
consultants?

Costa Mesa, California

Issue no. 2301 published 28 July 2001

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