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I believe Sun Tzu demonstrated it with 180 concubines.

He first explains the process. Takes the blame on himself if the instructions were not clear. When the failure continues, he warns. And if it continues again, he punishes.

https://titusng.com/2013/03/04/the-test-of-sun-tzus-art-of-w...




"Behead middle management"




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