tehonormit

Tehonormit, often translated as "power norms" or "efficiency norms," is a concept originating from Soviet and Eastern Bloc economic planning. It refers to standardized targets or quotas for the output of industrial enterprises, particularly in terms of energy consumption or the production of specific goods. These norms were designed to ensure that factories operated at a certain level of productivity and utilized resources efficiently, as defined by the central planners.

The underlying idea was to establish a benchmark against which the performance of an enterprise could be measured. Meeting or exceeding tehonormit was generally seen as a sign of success, while failing to do so could result in penalties or interventions from the state. These norms were often tied to incentive schemes, where exceeding targets could lead to bonuses for workers and management.

However, the implementation of tehonormit faced significant challenges. The rigid nature of centrally planned economies meant that norms were often set without sufficient regard for local conditions, technological advancements, or changing market demands. This could lead to perverse incentives, such as enterprises prioritizing easily achievable norms over genuine innovation or quality improvements. Furthermore, the focus on quantifiable output could sometimes overshadow other important factors like environmental impact or worker safety. The concept of tehonormit is largely associated with the historical context of command economies and is less relevant in market-based systems.