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Abstract: The Massive scale on which social problems are conceived precludes innovative action because bounded rationality is exceeded and dysfunctional levels of arousal are induced. Reformulation of social issues as mere problems allows for a strategy of small wins wherein a series of concrete, complete outcomes of moderate importance build a pattern that attract allies and deters opponents. The strategy of small wins incorporates sound psychology and is sensitive to the pragmatics of policymaking. |
Weick, Karl E., 1984, 'Small wins: Redefining the scale of social problems', American Psychologist, 39(1), 40–49.
- A small win is a concrete, complete, implemented outcome of moderate importance.
Abstract: The Massive scale on which social problems are conceived precludes innovative action because bounded rationality is exceeded and dysfunctional levels of arousal are induced. Reformulation of social issues as mere problems allows for a strategy of small wins wherein a series of concrete, complete outcomes of moderate importance build a pattern that attract allies and deters opponents. The strategy of small wins incorporates sound psychology and is sensitive to the pragmatics of policymaking.