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| From | Martin Brown <'''newspam'''@nezumi.demon.co.uk> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | sci.electronics.design |
| Subject | Re: OT: Example needed |
| Date | 2017-03-16 10:25 +0000 |
| Organization | Aioe.org NNTP Server |
| Message-ID | <oadp7d$1be9$1@gioia.aioe.org> (permalink) |
| References | <oa4fqa$the$1@dont-email.me> |
On 12/03/2017 21:51, o pere o wrote: > I need an example of someone specifying properties X, Y and Z, thinking > of an object A, and getting a completely different object B which has > the specified properties but is completely unsuitable for the task. How about thick survivalists on Amazon grumbling that a geologists hammer does not make a particularly good ice climbing pick. https://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B0002OVCMO/ref=cm_cr_dp_hist_one?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=one_star&reviewerType=all_reviews&showViewpoints=0 They are both after all a pointy bit of metal with a handle. > The funniest, the best! I have to argue against the obsession to > evaluate performance of humans based on allegedly "objective" figures. > > Pere The main problem with objectives that haven't been properly thought through is that individuals meeting their targets may actually work against the wider interests of the company to perform well. Two that spring to mind from companies I have worked with are: Snr accountant on quadratic bonus based on how quickly he gets debtor invoices paid and how long he can avoid paying creditors. Short term outcome rotating position on stop list of three equivalent suppliers (and hence 120 days free credit - more if they were not on the ball). Medium term bailiffs turning up at factories to take away photocopier. Ultimate outcome tramp soaked in skunk oil sat in posh reception at HQ. Factory manager on quadratic bonus based on stock levels at end of year below some target. Outcome complete manufacturing stall in January. The ship it and be damned model of modern software development is also a victim of executive bonuses trumping sound engineering decisions. You can always ship a patch later but the hardware needs to be sold *NOW*. -- Regards, Martin Brown
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OT: Example needed o pere o <me@somewhere.net> - 2017-03-12 22:51 +0100
Re: OT: Example needed Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-03-15 15:11 -0700
Re: OT: Example needed tabbypurr@gmail.com - 2017-03-15 21:06 -0700
Re: OT: Example needed o pere o <me@somewhere.net> - 2017-03-16 09:41 +0100
Re: OT: Example needed Martin Brown <'''newspam'''@nezumi.demon.co.uk> - 2017-03-16 10:25 +0000
Re: OT: Example needed Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-03-16 11:16 -0700
Re: OT: Example needed o pere o <me@somewhere.net> - 2017-03-17 08:56 +0100
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