“The higher standard of living, the more consideration we give to the fun we derive from what we do and its meaningfulness.”

Ackoff (1994, p. 71) cited in: James P. Lewis (2002) Working Together: 12 Principles for Achieving Excellence. p. 35.
1990s

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