Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stakhanovism
Noun
/stəˈkɑːnəˌvɪzəm/
Definition
A workforce management system that promotes increased productivity through incentives and rewards, inspired by the achievements of the Soviet miner Alexey Stakhanov.
Examples
- The policy of stakhanovism significantly boosted coal production in the 1930s.
- Many factories adopted stakhanovism to incentivize workers and enhance output.
Meaning
Stakhanovism refers to the practice of encouraging workers to exceed production norms, often used in the context of Soviet-era labor policies.
Synonyms
- Productivity enhancement
- Incentivized labor
- Performance-based work
