[mrfredward]

Somewhat buried, but this my favorite takeaway

>Errors of omission are generally much more serious than errors of commission, but errors of commission are the only ones picked up by most accounting systems. Since mistakes are a no-no in most corporations, and the only mistakes identified and measured are ones involving doing something that should not have been done, the best strategy for managers is to do as little as possible. No wonder managerial paralysis prevails in American organizations.

I've seen bright forward thinking leaders who delivered results get canned when one reasonable bet doesn't pay off, but mostly I've watched decision-makers stall when action is badly needed. This explains very succinctly what is wrong with so many places I've worked.

[tomnipotent]

> but errors of commission are the only ones picked up by most accounting systems

Except for actual accountants, for whom I can attest certainly do hunt down omissions. Especially when it's not your money you're spending.