Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 22nd September 1998

Dilbert//3447, first published 28 years ago on Tuesday 22nd September 1998

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catbert hr diretor improve perfromance feel bad faults boss lists faults hoping for improvement

Official transcript

Caption: Catbert: H.R. Director Catbert stands on the top of a chair talking to the boss. Catbert says, "You can improve an employee's performance by making him feel bad about himself."

The Boss says, "So, although that wouldn't work on me, it works fine on other people?"

Catbert says, "Exactly."

The boss stands behind Dilbert and reads from a piece of paper. The Boss says, "I'll read your faults one at a time. Tell me when your performance improves."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

CATBERT: H.R. DIRECTOR YOU CAN IMPROVE AN EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE BY MAKING HIM FEEL BAD ABOUT HIMSELF.

SO, ALTHOUGH THAT WOULDN'T WORK ON ME, IT WORKS FINE ON OTHER PEOPLE?

EXACTLY.

I'LL READ YOUR FAULTS ONE AT A TIME. TELL ME WHEN YOUR PERFORMANCE IMPROVES.

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AI Analysis

Title: "Catbert: H.R. Director"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in the 'Dilbert' series, revolves around Catbert, the H.R. Director, who is known for his sarcastic and humorous approach to human resources.

Scene 1:

• Catbert addresses an employee, suggesting that improving performance can be achieved by making them feel bad about themselves.
• The employee responds with skepticism, questioning the effectiveness of this approach.

Scene 2:

• Catbert defends his method, stating that it works fine on other people.
• The employee remains unconvinced, asking if it's effective.

Scene 3:

• Catbert reveals that he will review the employee's performance and provide feedback when it improves.
• The employee is left uncertain about the outcome.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the common practice of using negative reinforcement to motivate employees, highlighting the absurdity of Catbert's approach. It also touches on the theme of self-doubt and the uncertainty that can come with seeking feedback.

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