Sometimes going in circles is just exactly what management needs. It doesn’t matter what their people are doing, it matters that they have people to manage.
Next they will decide to increase management. They’ll find they can’t afford more big salaries, so they’ll fire half the workers – and wonder why production is down. Why does an MBA destroy common sense?
“Management by the numbers” was one of the precepts of the managed economy of the old Soviet Union. In one classic example, the manager of a shoe factory was being evaluated on how many shoes it could turn out per month. He discovered that he could up his numbers significantly if he made only left shoes, so he did. And got rewarded for it.
For those right wing nuts who think it’s the left that “controls” education, if schools for the <1%‘ers work so well how come they can see what’s in front of their nose? More than 50 years ago there were riots near here. Reporters went into the community after that and asked what was needed. Answer? Jobs, good schools, decent housing. On the anniversary the reporters went back, asked the same question,… got the same answer. 50+ damn years. Wanna get some job growth that’s more than part-time, minimum wage, and no benefits? That’d be good. Americans are working harder for less than they did 50 or 60 years ago by a large percentage. There’s 3 types of liars – liars, damned liars, and statisticians.
Where I worked (a stringed instrument manufacturer) it got to where there were as many people walking around with clipboards as there were people actually making instruments. When the company continued losing money they laid off, wait for it, people who actually made the instruments.
Hate to pick some more nits here (well, maybe not hate — but if both sides apply equal force (thrust) at the same time, the boat will remain static. If one side applies a higher thrust, the boat will rotate in the direction in the direction of the greater thrust (again, assuming the applied forces are consistent). No circular motion would result. {Stepping down from Isaac Newton’s Chair}.
This one reminds me of a wise remark from a former boss (a veteran Navy Commander). “Blessed are they that go around in circles, for they shall be called Big Wheels.”
RivkaArieli over 5 years ago
And they’re going to be going around in circles…
sirbadger over 5 years ago
Are they planning to compete in “Dancing With Ships?”
x_Tech over 5 years ago
Recession coming, time to circle the boats!
somebodyshort over 5 years ago
I’ve worked of places like that. And they had the drummer playing double time.
in.amongst over 5 years ago
Excellent – now they are up sh#t creek with the paddle(s)!
Dtroutma over 5 years ago
Uh, Bonespurs just got half the crew fired, just like in his White House.
billcor over 5 years ago
interesting rowing arrangement.
Daniel Verburg over 5 years ago
They will be busy rowing around and the management will be content because there be full emploiment and no shareholders around to ask questions.
sykerocker over 5 years ago
And they’re rowing in the wrong direction. Well, half of them are.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Sometimes going in circles is just exactly what management needs. It doesn’t matter what their people are doing, it matters that they have people to manage.
Andrew Sleeth over 5 years ago
General Motor’s new Ship Division.
mattro65 over 5 years ago
Sometimes, I wish there was a dislike link.
tripwire45 over 5 years ago
I take it this is a “right to work” state. On the other hand, unions have long ago become just another level of management.
ChristineMurphy over 5 years ago
Eyes must be going…I had to enlarge to see what their problem was.
Nate England over 5 years ago
That’s a business that’s just going in circles…
Dani Rice over 5 years ago
Next they will decide to increase management. They’ll find they can’t afford more big salaries, so they’ll fire half the workers – and wonder why production is down. Why does an MBA destroy common sense?
wildman-al over 5 years ago
A non union job is no job at all. That ship is Wall Mart !
russef over 5 years ago
WOW! Talk about circular thinking!!
Linguist over 5 years ago
A regressive management attempting progressive policy.
CheeYongPek over 5 years ago
To be the devil’s advocate, maybe they are just mediating a fast change of direction, to avoid a sinister storm closing in fast on the horizon?
sandpiper over 5 years ago
Congress in an open session
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 5 years ago
“Management by the numbers” was one of the precepts of the managed economy of the old Soviet Union. In one classic example, the manager of a shoe factory was being evaluated on how many shoes it could turn out per month. He discovered that he could up his numbers significantly if he made only left shoes, so he did. And got rewarded for it.
Masterskrain Premium Member over 5 years ago
“I have some good news, and some bad news! The good news is no battles today! The Bad news is that the captain wants to go water skiing…”
Display over 5 years ago
For those right wing nuts who think it’s the left that “controls” education, if schools for the <1%‘ers work so well how come they can see what’s in front of their nose? More than 50 years ago there were riots near here. Reporters went into the community after that and asked what was needed. Answer? Jobs, good schools, decent housing. On the anniversary the reporters went back, asked the same question,… got the same answer. 50+ damn years. Wanna get some job growth that’s more than part-time, minimum wage, and no benefits? That’d be good. Americans are working harder for less than they did 50 or 60 years ago by a large percentage. There’s 3 types of liars – liars, damned liars, and statisticians.
Fido (aka Felix Rex) Premium Member over 5 years ago
So much “stuff” - sigh - I was hoping to see some clever remark about Number XLIII being saved so he could end up on the Planet of the Apes.
meheah over 5 years ago
Rowers like that will only go in very tight circles!
Cerabooge over 5 years ago
Just another business cycle.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member over 5 years ago
Where I worked (a stringed instrument manufacturer) it got to where there were as many people walking around with clipboards as there were people actually making instruments. When the company continued losing money they laid off, wait for it, people who actually made the instruments.
LV1951 over 5 years ago
“Here we go ’round in circles!” ♪♪
arkiamron over 5 years ago
That boat is going nowhere but in circles…..rowers going in opposite directions….
JudyAz over 5 years ago
Mock not those who go around in circles, for they shall be known as big wheels.
darthnul over 5 years ago
The rowers on the right side of the boat are rowing backwards so they just go in a circle. Where have I seen that before…
William Bednar Premium Member over 5 years ago
The only job no one wants.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 5 years ago
Turn around! Turn around! Turn around! Ok, now keep that up!
gammaguy over 5 years ago
Bad design.
Looks to me like a staff-is-low-cockup.
Kurtass Premium Member over 5 years ago
This comic will be hung up in a lot of work places.
Fido (aka Felix Rex) Premium Member over 5 years ago
Hate to pick some more nits here (well, maybe not hate — but if both sides apply equal force (thrust) at the same time, the boat will remain static. If one side applies a higher thrust, the boat will rotate in the direction in the direction of the greater thrust (again, assuming the applied forces are consistent). No circular motion would result. {Stepping down from Isaac Newton’s Chair}.
Charlie Tuba over 5 years ago
I had to look harder to find out that the two sides are rowing in opposite directions. I thought it was that they only had one guy on each ore.
Robert C. Premium Member over 5 years ago
Wiley…you’ve done it again !
EdmundBabe over 5 years ago
Circling the watercraft predated circling the wagons
davetb1956 over 5 years ago
The way they are seated in opposite directions from side to side makes me think they will be going around in circles.
bakana over 5 years ago
They will Improve the arrangement by building Cubicle Walls around the rowers to prevent them from Distracting one another.
Billy Yank over 5 years ago
This one reminds me of a wise remark from a former boss (a veteran Navy Commander). “Blessed are they that go around in circles, for they shall be called Big Wheels.”
Dtroutma over 5 years ago
Manager in the White House was a revolution in mathematics; he’s a zero.
Bryan Farht over 5 years ago
It’s a speedboat, to much rowers are making the boat to heavy.
Daniel Verburg over 5 years ago
Never read so many comments on such a silly cartoon, well drawn.
amayesin over 5 years ago
They are going to row in circles?
randomrobot over 5 years ago
reminiscent of March 6, 2008https://www.gocomics.com/nonsequitur/2008/03/06