Plantation is mysterious place. Many things happens unnoticeable. People used to give reasons even ridiculous one. The days of military-like management has gone and replaced by more lenient and complacent management.
Complacency is the enemy of progress. Managers do not have time to check all operation in the plantation. The plantation is then divided into smaller units where each units will be supervised by a field supervisor. The supervisor is responsible for the small area and to solve problems within their capacity.
Most managers cannot accept reasons what they want is results. Field staffs must carry out any tasks given without fail. I was brought-up in military-like management where people have to do thing fast, effective and efficient. Respects is in the blood of planters and its subordinate. All these had change to weak management approach for plantation.
The "Big Guy" should device more accurate and systematic approach to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of their managers. Weaknesses can not be tolerated. Complacency is the mother of evil.
