In terms of measurable reality, what practice, if ignored, signals that risk-taking is penalized regardless of stated support for innovation?

Answer

Failure associated with approved exploration

If failure resulting from exploration is treated as a cause for blame or punishment rather than as data, the culture effectively penalizes risk-taking, irrespective of official policies promoting experimentation.

In terms of measurable reality, what practice, if ignored, signals that risk-taking is penalized regardless of stated support for innovation?
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