Section 1: The Bureaucratic Red Tape Manual
Subsection 1.1: The Art of Form-Filling
- Step 1: Find the form in triplicate, with three original copies, one for the file, one for the boss, and one for the stapler.
- Step 2: Fill out the form with the required amount of legalese, using only a fine-tip pen, and with utmost attention to detail.
Subsection 1.2: The Science of Stapling
For optimal stapling results, please follow these procedures:
- Step 1: Locate the stapler in the break room, next to the coffee machine.
- Step 2: Load the stapler with the recommended 50 sheets of paper, or 20% more if you're feeling fancy.
- Step 3: Staple the papers together with the recommended 5-7 staples, depending on the level of urgency.
Section 2: The Bureaucratic Red Tape Glossary
For your convenience, here are some key terms:
- Procrastination: The art of putting off a task until the deadline has passed.
- Justification: A fancy word for "we're not doing it because we don't want to."
- Formality: The art of making a simple task sound like a complex procedure.
Learn more about Justification here.
Take a course on Formality here.