A term used by management when they attempt to
look good to the inspectors, bill collectors, media, and regulators as to why they will not attempt to follow previously
set rules and regulations.
This term is often used when something is taken past normal limitations and specifications.
This decision often saves the company from short term expenses and explanations but in a longer
time frame can cost several times more than the early simple fix would have.
Employee: Sir, there is no oil in the engine and the manual says to immediately shut down and fill with oil.
Manager: After looking at the problem, we have used our
conservative decision making that the engine must still be ran for the
time being until we have the funds and a good
time to add oil.
2 days later.
Employee: Well sir, I told you there was no oil in the engine and due to our conservative decision making we decided to keep it running but it now will no longer operate until we buy a replacement engine.