Utopijny uniwersytet dla realistów

It is known that parametric measures such as the Journal Index Factor or Hirsh Index provoke negative consequences in academic communities, significantly lowering job satisfaction and quality. A “game with algorithms” replaces researchers and academic teacher ethos, frequently leading to frustration and scientific misconduct. This situation is analyzed and compared with similar phenomena in business caused by so-called “motivations systems” colloquially called “stick and carrot.” Since about 1980, several experts in management like E. Demming, A. Kohn, P. Senge, or M. Kossewski, point out a highly destructive role of these methods. Also, more and more organizations implement new management styles known as well-being, holacracy, participatory management, or teal self-organization. The main message of the paper is that it is worth considering similar approaches in academic communities. The author hopes that his voice will at least provoke a discussion on that matter.