APA Dictionary of Psychology
whipsawing
- n.
- increasing productivity by pairing two or more individuals or groups on a joint task, often with a competitive orientation. The term derives from the whipsaw, a type of saw with handles on both ends of the cutting blade used by paired workers to saw large timbers.
- undermining the unity of employees (and their unions) by pitting them against one another in competitive work settings.
Updated on 04/19/2018
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