While this may seem justified by a noble goal, such "policy by people" tactics rarely work, and often backfire.

尽管这似乎符合一个崇高的目标，但这种“人民的政策”策略很少奏效，而且往往适得其反。

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Scientists tell us this can backfire and actually have a negative impact on our wellbeing.

科学家告诉我们，这可能适得其反，实际上会对我们的幸福产生负面影响。

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The results of trying to scare employees to perform also typically won’t last and eventually will almost always backfire on the organization and its managers.

为了让员工履职尽责而恐吓他们，其效果通常也难以长久，最终几乎都是以公司和经理自食苦果收场。

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In either case, being open and honest could definitely backfire and make your 9-to-5 pretty miserable.

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Others use financial hedges, but these are pricey and can backfire if oil prices drop.

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Falling over to accommodate only Generation Y would not be the most productive way and could backfire.

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