suboptimization
optimization of the goals of different departments of the entire organization. Suboptimization occurs when different subunits each attempt to reach a solution that is optimal for that unit, but that may not be optimum for the organization as a whole.
For example, the quality control department of a factory may want to introduce a program that will guarantee that every bulb that is produced is perfect. However, the higher cost and the resulting high price would lead to a disaster for the overall company in the form of lower sales.
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too bad it wasn't subway.
just saw now that you have.. meatballsub as a label.
i feel like a dork.
but.. i do NEED to try one..
no kidding, there's already a post about meatballsubs somewhere on the blog. good luck finding it though. comes with a most delicious picture of a meatballsub too.
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