blamefocused
Blamefocused is a term used to describe a mindset or organizational pattern that centers on identifying and assigning fault for a failure or error, rather than analyzing contributing factors or seeking to learn from the event. It is commonly discussed in the context of safety culture, corporate governance, and performance management as a contrast to more learning-oriented approaches.
In blamefocused environments, investigations often foreground culpability, punishment, and reputational damage. Outcomes include rapid scapegoating, public
Effects of blamefocused practices can include short-term compliance but long-term harm. It can suppress reporting, inhibit
Relation to other concepts: blamefocused is often criticized as the opposite of a just culture or blameless