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The Limits of Contractual Specificity
A manager at a software company proposes a new strategy: 'To ensure maximum productivity, we will create hyper-detailed employment contracts that specify every single task an employee must perform, the exact quality standard for each task, and the precise level of effort required. This will solve all our management problems.' Based on your understanding of employment relationships, critique this manager's proposal. Is it a viable solution? Explain your reasoning.
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