One Man Management In The Soviet Union

[bloody_capitalist_sham]

Was one man management desired by the leadership because they were aware how underdeveloped Russia was and were in effect forced to have it?

Or was this desired by the Soviet Leadership even in a more developed country?

I know Trotsky championed this idea.

And i can see how it might make things more streamlined, and lots less administration and bureaucrats.

Why did the SU employ one man management?

And what better alternatives are there to this?

[kurt]

Originally posted by [email protected] 26 2006, 02:29 PM
And what better alternatives are there to this?
Everyone managing.

[Everyday Anarchy]

I'm not an expert on the Soviet Union but I'd say they went down that road because thats what they thought was best. Lennies, Trots, and Stalinists usually try to put blame on Russia's underdevelopedness when in reality, it's the Bolshevik idea that's to blame.

Maybe somebody more knowledgeable of the SU could elaborate on this or criticize this. Like I said, I'm no expert.


And what better alternatives are there to this? Decentralization. Anti-Authoritarianism.
I'm in favor of individuals deciding for themselves what is best for them, rather than having another Stalin dictating their lives. When decisions have to be made, they can be discussed and debated at neighborhood -> city -> national councils and decisions can be made through consensus.

Never is it alright for one party to dictate the lives of an entire country.