Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 27th August 1996

Dilbert//2691, first published thirty years ago on Tuesday 27th August 1996

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boost morale more reviews hear employees 300% more criticism working in box

Official transcript

The Boss says, "Good news, Alice. I'm going to have quarterly performance reviews to boost morale."

Alice stands in her cubicle and replies, "Wow! In addition to working sixteen hours a day in this big box, now I'll get 300% more criticism!"

The Boss says, "I'll have a chance to hear employee concerns four times a year."

Alice says, "I assume comprehension will remain on the bicentennial plan."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

GOOD NEWS, ALICE.

I'M GOING TO HAVE QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REVIEWS TO BOOST MORALE.

WOW! IN ADDITION TO WORKING SIXTEEN HOURS A DAY IN THIS BIG BOX, NOW I'LL GET 300% MORE CRITICISM!

I'LL HAVE A CHANCE TO HEAR EMPLOYEE CONCERNS FOUR TIMES A YEAR.

I ASSUME COMPREHENSION WILL REMAIN ON THE BICENTENNIAL PLAN.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Boosting Morale"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between Alice and her boss, who announces plans to boost employee morale by introducing quarterly performance reviews. However, Alice expresses concerns about the potential negative impact on employee morale due to increased criticism and the emphasis on comprehension over comprehension.

Key Points:

• The boss plans to hold quarterly performance reviews to boost employee morale.
• Alice is concerned that the increased criticism will negatively impact employee morale.
• The boss prioritizes comprehension over comprehension, which may lead to confusion and decreased morale.
• The comic strip highlights the potential pitfalls of well-intentioned management initiatives and the importance of considering the potential consequences of such actions.

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