The Knowledge/Action Disconnect

'Just one of those democratic questions unfettered by job title, pay scale, collar color or profession...

'Person sees that something isn't happening the right way, maybe needs a little straightening out, maybe needs a little investigation - maybe it's OK or maybe it's the tip of the iceberg for a problem - 'doesn't matter: it's definitely seen and just as definitely passed-on as if nothing was there.

Why?

'Can't say that it's the product of a hostile or oppressive work environment where no one sticks their necks out for fear of having their heads lopped off. True enough in those places, but it happens elsewhere as well.

'Not particularly talking about those times when it's REALLY BIG, when the "Uh-Oh" moment would require whistleblower fortitude and strength of character.

'Just the ordinary, everyday knowledge/action disconnects that add up over time...

Why?

'Sorta lost on the answer to this one.