That is the central theme of Scott Adams' 'The Dilbert Principle', arguably one of the best books I have read. It is not a statement just to attract attention, but is brutally honest. With all management books that are written keeping only the managers in mind, here is one which views from the side where most employees are, in the 'cubicle' space. Many statements that Adams makes might look ridiculous and be easily dismissed but it definitely conveys serious meaning. Being a cartoonist, his prescription at the end is very simple, actually that is all what is needed, not the verbose and voluminous pages that are stuffed in many management books, with incredible 'research' put in. An author with witty humor and a self-deprecating style is a welcome relief and his dig at every management fad is what the 'employee' in the reader would have wanted to voice. It is a must read and to be followed, not just as a way of work, but a way of life itself, learning to laugh at ourselves being the idiots we are, and understanding the reality behind the parody of the corporate world. The mails Adams got from his readers bear testimony to its relevance. No wonder it is a recommended reading in many top business schools. Adams conveys his views and the essence of cubicle life, with laugh-out-loud humor.
One of my innumerable favorites is this :
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Boss to Dilbert:Do you remember when the company president visited? You asked why your project had been cancelled.
He promised to get an answer.That task has been delegated all the way back down to me.
I'd like you to craft a response for me. You'll have to put your new project on hold until this is done.
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Way to go!
