Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 1st January 1999

Dilbert//3548, first published 27 years ago on Friday 1st January 1999

Tags

morale is low managers bonuses big changes surevy tenth year employee satisfaction

Official transcript

The boss sits in a meeting with Alice and Dilbert. The boss says, "For the tenth year in a row, the employee satisfaction survey says morale is low. The boss says, "Managers' bonuses are linked to these results. You can be sure we'll make big changes...."

The boss says, "...to the survey."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

FOR THE TENTH YEAR IN A ROW, THE EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION SURVEY SAYS MORALE IS LOW.

MANAGERS' BONUSES ARE LINKED TO THESE RESULTS. YOU CAN BE SURE WELL MAKE BIG CHANGES...

... TO THE SURVEY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Morale is Low"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1999, humorously portrays the consequences of a low employee satisfaction survey. The scene unfolds in a conference room where a manager is presenting the results to his team. The manager's statement, "For the tenth year in a row, the employee satisfaction survey says morale is low," sets the tone for the conversation.

The manager then reveals that managers' bonuses are linked to the survey results, implying that their performance is directly tied to employee satisfaction. However, he also mentions that he can make significant changes, leaving the audience wondering what actions he will take.

The comic strip pokes fun at the common practice of linking bonuses to performance metrics, highlighting the potential consequences of low employee satisfaction. It also suggests that the manager may be willing to take steps to improve morale, but the outcome is uncertain. Overall, the strip offers a lighthearted commentary on the challenges of managing employee satisfaction and the importance of addressing low morale in the workplace.

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