Bureaucratic Simulator Progress: Case #427

Case #427: A middle manager at a large corporation is trying to get a new stapler for their desk, but keeps getting bogged down in red tape.

• Submit Form to Request New Stapler
• Attend Committee Meeting to Discuss Stapler Purchase
• Fill Out Procurement Bureaucracy Form to Get Stapler Approved

Status: Still waiting for approval from the 5th committee meeting...

Next Steps:

1. Wait 2-3 days for response to procurement form.
2. Receive email with stapler purchase confirmation.
3. Wait 6-8 weeks for stapler to arrive.

Simulated Bureaucracy Level: 6/10

Time Spent in Bureaucracy: 3 weeks 4 days 2 hours