1. To justify an extra meeting with the boss to discuss why you can't get anything done.
2. To create an elaborate report for a project with a 1% chance of being used.
3. To draft a 10-page memo on why the copier is broken (again).
4. To fill out a 5-page form for a 5-minute phone call.
5. To send a 3-page email to confirm that the meeting was a waste of time.