Encyclopedia of Managerial Techniques

Client-Driven Chaos (CDC)

(Customer Relations / Lack of Strategic Direction)

A management approach where every customer demand is treated as a top priority, even at the expense of operational efficiency, strategic consistency, and internal coherence.

Examples from practice

A software company adding conflicting features to please different client groups, resulting in an unusable product.

Advantages

Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.

Disadvantages

Overwhelms employees with ever-changing priorities.

See also