Taboo is a universal feature of social systems. Even the most open organizations openly silent place limits on what can be said or even thought. Business leaders ignore these restrictions at their own risk. This article examines the role of the sacred, profane, and taboos in society, and connects these events with the psychology of moral indignation. In public debates, often taboo, as absolute as first anticipated, and often can be reformulated as a tragic choice. Leaders must Performa delicate balance if they are to prevent glare taboo managers either threats or opportunities. On the one hand, the leaders who let their curiosity get the best of them are at risk of paying high prices career. On the other hand, leaders who are hiding their heads in the sand, the risk is even worse consequences. Navigate this dilemma leads to a sharp political tensions recipes supporters of genuine leadership (who see honesty as a trump card in force) and the supporters of Realpolitik (who see the organizational hypocrisy and obfuscation as unfortunate but inevitable tactics needed in a perfect world.) "Hide
by Paul JH Schoemaker, Philip E. Tetlock Source: California Management Review 20 pages. Publication Date: February 1, 2012. Prod. #: CMR499-PDF-ENG
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