Case Study 1: "The Theory of 'Close Enough'"

A company's CEO decided that, as long as their product was "close enough," it didn't need to actually work as intended.

Results: 90% of customers were satisfied with the product, but 10% were left feeling confused and frustrated.

Related Subpage: The Close Enough Paradox

Case Study 2: "The Theory of 'It's Not My Fault'"

A project manager claimed that their team's failure to meet a deadline was due to "unforeseen circumstances," despite clear evidence that they had simply overslept in and forgotten to do the work.

Results: The project was delayed, and the team was given a stern talking-to, but the project manager still managed to get a promotion.

Related Subpage: The Its Not My Fault Fallacy

Case Study 3: "The Theory of 'The Internet Said So'"