Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 1st March 1994

Dilbert//1781, first published 32 years ago on Tuesday 1st March 1994

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reengineering questioning employees get fired objective data business process flying monkeys finished design

Open source transcript

REENGINEERING IS SIMPLE. YOU START BY QUESTIONING THE EMPLOYEES WHO WOULD GET FIRED IF TOU SUCCEED.

THEN YOU USE THAT OBJECTIVE DATA TO DESIGN A MORE EFFICIENT BUSINESS PROCESS.

50... 100 SAY YOU USE FLYING MONKEYS TO DELIVER THE FINISHED DESIGN?

THEY'RE VERY FAST.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Reengineering: A Recipe for Disaster"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in a 1994 "Dilbert" comic strip, humorously critiques the concept of reengineering in business. The strip follows a conversation between two characters, with the first character explaining that reengineering involves questioning employees who would get fired if they succeed. The second character then uses this approach to design a more efficient business process, which is met with skepticism by a third character.

Key Points:

• Reengineering is portrayed as a means to identify and eliminate underperforming employees.
• The second character uses this approach to design a more efficient business process.
• The third character questions the effectiveness of this approach, highlighting the potential for mismanagement and poor decision-making.

Humor and Commentary:

The comic strip uses satire to comment on the potential pitfalls of reengineering, highlighting the importance of careful consideration and evaluation in business decision-making. By exaggerating the consequences of reengineering, the strip pokes fun at the idea that simply firing underperforming employees can lead to a more efficient business process. Overall, the comic strip provides a humorous commentary on the challenges and complexities of business management.

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