squeaky wheel system

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The strategy in organizations of only responding to filed complaints while ignoring known but unvoiced issues.

Word forms

squeaky wheel system squeaky wheel systems

Etymology

Derived from the saying "the squeaky wheel gets the grease".

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