When I am faced with colleagues like the ones you describe, I, as politely as possible, point out we have an HR problem. I have a good relationship with my HR people and I hope this kind of input goes somewhere.
Truth is, the larger the organization, the lower the chances of hiring only the best people (and even the best can be corrupted by the bad apples). At some point, your average will approach society's median, which is pretty bad.
Truth is, the larger the organization, the lower the chances of hiring only the best people (and even the best can be corrupted by the bad apples). At some point, your average will approach society's median, which is pretty bad.