This stories that come out about this time of year on “lost productivity” during things like March Madness is just total corporate BS. If the CEO plays golf is there any “lost productivity” there? Of course not. People are doing their jobs but when they have a break they might check out the ball scores. Gimme a break.
The boss’s efforts and labors are not part of productivity. He’s fixed overhead, like the light bill. The only way productivity can drop as a result of the boss going golfing is if all the workers screw off because he’s not there cracking the whip. Or if he forgets to pay the light bill because he’s at the golf course.
I think. It’s been awhile since I had a course in business.