Criticism at work - Good or bad?

Criticism at work – Good or bad?

Critique or criticism is something which everybody cannot take it in a positive way and is often offended by criticism, especially if it is happening in the work place.

For:

- Criticism helps the individual in learning new areas of work and helps him in analysing even the infinitesimal things and improve his work
- Criticism will encourage him to do his work without mistakes and making him a perfectionist in his work
- It will also help him increase his analytical abilities

Against:

- If an individual is not capable of taking criticism, then he might feel offended and demotivated to work hence reducing his productivity
- Will be pressurised with the critiques and will end up making up more mistakes
- It could also turn the individual into violent individual
- The language used while criticising is often foul language and instead of motivating demotivates the individual

Conclusion:

- Criticism gives scope for improvement and hence should be there, but the choice of language and the way to put criticism ahead should not be offending and insulting.