A "Predictable Surprise" describes a situation or circumstance in which avoidable crises are marginalized in order to satisfy economic and social policies.
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Definition
Max H. Bazerman and Michael D. Watkins define "predictable surprises" as problems that
The problems behind "predictable surprises" tend to require a significant investment in the near term that will not pay off until later. This could involve changes to established organization culture and/or changes that competing interests do not benefit from.
Examples of predictable surprises
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