Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 19th March 2006

Dilbert//6182, first published twenty years ago on Sunday 19th March 2006

Tags

360 degree reviews peer input negative review peer review next raise annoymous realization

Official transcript

"It's almost time for our 360 degree reviews."

"That means your compensation is partly dependent on the input of your peers."

"I'd hate to see something bad happen to you, like, I don't know...maybe a negative review."

"I've taken the liberty of calculating the value of a good peer review in terms of your next raise."

"Pay me half of that amount, and I'll guarantee a positive outcome."

"How would I know you gave me a good one? Peer reviews are anonymous."

"What is it about me that makes people so distrusting?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR OUR 360 DEGREE REVIEWS.

THAT MEANS YOUR COMPENSATION IS PARTLY DEPENDENT ON THE INPUT OF YOUR PEERS.

I'D HATE TO SEE SOMETHING BAD HAPPEN TO YOU, LIKE, I DON'T KNOW..

MAYBE A NEGATIVE I'VE TAKEN THE LIBERTY OF CALCULATING THE VALUE OF A GOOD PEER REVIEW IN TERMS DE VOID NEST DATEE PAY ME HALF OF THAT AMOUNT.

AND I'LL GUARANTEE A POSITIVE OUTCOME.

HOW WOULD I KNOW YOU GAVE ME A GOOD ONE?

PEER REVIEWS ARE ANONYMOUS.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT ME THAT MAKES PEOPLE SO DISTRUSTING?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Peer Reviews"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2008, features Dilbert and his boss, the Pointy-Haired Boss, discussing peer reviews. The conversation highlights the flaws in the current system, where employees are forced to give each other positive reviews to avoid negative consequences.

Key Points:

• The Pointy-Haired Boss mentions that peer reviews are anonymous, but Dilbert reveals that they are not.
• Dilbert suggests that the current system is unfair, as it encourages employees to give positive reviews to avoid negative consequences.
• The Pointy-Haired Boss is skeptical of Dilbert's concerns, but ultimately agrees to change the system to make it more transparent and fair.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the flaws in the current peer review system and highlights the importance of transparency and fairness in the workplace. It also showcases the humorous and satirical tone of the Dilbert comic strip.

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