Utopijny uniwersytet dla realistów
Utopian university for realists

Summary/Abstract: It is known that parametric measures such as the Journal Index Factor or Hirsh Index provoke negative consequences in academic communities, significantly lowering job satisfaction and quality. A 'game with algorithms' replaces researchers and academic teacher ethos, frequently leading to frustration and scientific misconduct. This situation is analyzed and compared with similar phenomena in business caused by so-called "motivations systems" colloquially called "stick and carrot." Since about 1980, several experts in management like E. Demming, A. Kohn, P. Senge, or M. Kossewski, point out a highly destructive role of these methods. Also, more and more organizations implement new management styles known as well-being, holacracy, participatory management, or teal self-organization. The main message of the paper is that it is worth considering similar approaches in academic communities. The author hopes that his voice will at least provoke a discussion on that matter.

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