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Latest post Fri, Nov 16 2007 3:16 PM by Marius Hancu. 2 replies.
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Dela  +  443207 Fri, 16 Nov 07 02:11 PM

It is harder for the rank and file to think in terms of "us " versus "them" than it is at other companies.

What are Rank and file here?

What does "us" versus "them" mean?
Dela
Joined on Tue, Aug 7 2007
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Many thanks for your help!
Annvan  +  443222 Fri, 16 Nov 07 02:29 PM
"Rank and file" here probably refers to the employees not involved in leadership/management.
Thinking in terms of "us versus them" most likely means a competitive/antagonistic attitude between management and the rest of the staff, which could lead to a polarization between the two groups within a company.
The company referred to here is apparently relatively free of this problem.
Annvan
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Marius Hancu, 2 yr 7 days ago
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