The art of appraisal (funny but true)

CMA Ankur Pandey (Govt.Job) (4401 Points)

26 November 2011  

 

Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. All events and characters are fictional. It does not represent anyone living or dead. It does not represent any company or corporation or any other entity. It is written with a sense of humour, and is not intended to criticize or insult or defame anyone or any entity.

 

Appraisals are a time when all emotions are on the loose and a frenzy atomosphere builds up in cubicles. There is excitement, happiness, sadness, disappointment, envy, hatred, revenge – and everything that can make up a typical Bollywood movie. The whole process goes to show how subjective human perspectives are, and how difficult it is to bring objectivity into the whole thing. 

The style and narration of the below post is largely inspired by the style used by Scott Adams in “Dilbert”. He is one of the best in “business satire”. He has written some wonderful humorous books like “The Joy of Work”, “The Dilbert Principle”, etc. Please read them if you get a chance. They are a good way to relax your mind and laugh at the irony of things.

 

(“Big Boss” and “Kumar” are imaginary characters in an imaginary organization in an imaginary world. If you think they resemble anyone living or dead, it is purely coincidental)

 

Big Boss: This year your performance was good, excellent and outstanding. So, your rating is “average”.

 

Kumar: What? How come ‘average’?

 

Big Boss: Because…err…uhh…you lack domain knowledge.

 

Kumar: But last year you said I am a domain expert and you put me in this project as a domain consultant.

 

Big Boss: Oh is it? Well, in that case, I think your domain knowledge has eroded this year.

 

Kumar: What???

 

Big Boss: Yes, I didn’t see you sharing knowledge on Purchasing domain.

 

Kumar: Why would I? Because I am not in Purchasing, I am in Manufacturing. 

 

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