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Get the Dorbyn mug.Derived from the phrase "Don't Rock the Boat" (DoRB), Dorbist is a term used (as either noun or adjective) to describe the tendency inherent in senior managers, or others with a stake in a system, to take no action to improve services, address problems or tackle problematic people/issues that are obvious to those working under them.
Someone exhibiting reluctance to act when faced with obvious problems or other negative consequences flowing from the poor/misguided/ill-informed decisions of their seniors.
Derived from Dorbism: a reluctance to act as an agent for positive change due to the perceived risk that such action will be viewed negatively by superiors, or those perceived as having 'power' or influence (including the press)
Someone exhibiting reluctance to act when faced with obvious problems or other negative consequences flowing from the poor/misguided/ill-informed decisions of their seniors.
Derived from Dorbism: a reluctance to act as an agent for positive change due to the perceived risk that such action will be viewed negatively by superiors, or those perceived as having 'power' or influence (including the press)
Despite the Government's recent cuts in funding for education, it is clear that most university Vice Chancellors are Dorbist from their relative silence on the matter.
The inherent Dorbism of my boss is clear from her complete passivity in the face of recent staff redundancies
The inherent Dorbism of my boss is clear from her complete passivity in the face of recent staff redundancies
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Get the dobbing mug.Dorinda is a sociable person who appreciates the beauties of nature and the refinements of life, and is moved by music and the arts.
Dorinda is very idealistic and romantic within herself and may have tried to express her beautiful thoughts through poetry or writing.
Crudeness and vulgarity are very repulsive to Dorinda and she is very particular about little things.
Dorinda suffers greatly with lack of confidence and self-consciousness.
Dorinda craves affection and understanding, yet, because she can be so easily and deeply hurt, she has learned to keep her true nature hidden; therefore people do not really know her.
Dorinda always wonders if she is doing the right thing, desiring to express herself, but afraid to.
People may consider Dorinda haughty and aloof, because of her sensitivity and reserved ways.
Dorinda may find some expression, but it would usually be light conversation, rarely daring to reveal her deeper thoughts or take others into her confidence for fear of criticism or ridicule.
Dorinda has a very kind and gentle nature, and although she may be in a position in contact with the public, she will still be a lonely and reserved person.
Thus, Dorinda lives much within her own thoughts, often finding her escape in reading, which she loves to do.
Dorinda is very idealistic and romantic within herself and may have tried to express her beautiful thoughts through poetry or writing.
Crudeness and vulgarity are very repulsive to Dorinda and she is very particular about little things.
Dorinda suffers greatly with lack of confidence and self-consciousness.
Dorinda craves affection and understanding, yet, because she can be so easily and deeply hurt, she has learned to keep her true nature hidden; therefore people do not really know her.
Dorinda always wonders if she is doing the right thing, desiring to express herself, but afraid to.
People may consider Dorinda haughty and aloof, because of her sensitivity and reserved ways.
Dorinda may find some expression, but it would usually be light conversation, rarely daring to reveal her deeper thoughts or take others into her confidence for fear of criticism or ridicule.
Dorinda has a very kind and gentle nature, and although she may be in a position in contact with the public, she will still be a lonely and reserved person.
Thus, Dorinda lives much within her own thoughts, often finding her escape in reading, which she loves to do.
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