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