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According to Han, the source of our burnout can be traced through a significant societal transition. He distinguishes between two dominant organizational cultures: one based on discipline and another driven by achievement.
Discipline, as described by philosopher Michel Foucault, encompasses overt control methods such as prisons and military settings, where power dynamics are stark and easily identifiable. Foucault’s strict disciplinary frameworks recognize the role of authority in boss-worker relationships, highlighting the clear line between disciplinarians and the disciplined.