Reducing cost is related to effectiveness.
It is a well known fact in business and government alike. Denial of this always leads to problems such as significant service or goods changes that modify the goals.
Can I deliver the same for less money?
When will I delivering less for the less money?
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Now, it’s possible that you don’t CARE about loss of service as long as money is being saved.
That loss of service is precisely what a loss in effectiveness is. Loss of service is ineffectiveness. It is a changed business target altogether. In that case, it is not moving towards “more efficiency” because it is an entirely different goal now.
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