The object of interest in this blog post is the ass found in the corporate jungle.
How does the dictionary explain an ass? Here's how it does it:
How does the dictionary explain an ass? Here's how it does it:
ass 1
(ăs)
n. pl. ass·es (ăs′ĭz)
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In summary, a corporate ass is not only an ass, it is an ass with a hole also at the end of it.
1. Any of several hoofed mammals of the genus Equus, resembling and closely related to the horses but having a smaller build and longer ears, and including the domesticated donkey.
An ass in the context of this blog post refers to "2. A foolish or stupid person.".
And many a times such people through their actions and behaviors resemble the other ass "1. Any of several hoofed mammals of the genus Equus, resembling and closely related to the horses but having a smaller build and longer ears, and including the domesticated donkey."
A corporate ass is an ass but is different from a normal ass in the following ways:
- Exemplifies toxicity
- Lacks fairness and transparency
- Is good friend of "One Cunning Man with a Cheshire Cat Smile" - http://random-reflections-thoughts-blog.blogspot.in/2015/12/one-cunning-man-with-cheshire-cat-smile.html
- Writes silly, immature and childish emails
- Is super-defensive about its turf
- Is a stooge of the top man and a loyal member of the "yes sir" club
- Lacks professionalism
- Is good friends with and has a soft corner for other asses
- Is clueless and incompetent and to hide that indulges in dirty manipulations and politics
- Works on the sly and behind the back to harm others
- Is insecure and tries to get things done through coercion
- Forces others to toe its line
- Spreads rumors, lies and falsehood
So why you can't handle a corporate ass?
The reasons listed above make it so.
Someone who has the above characteristics cannot be handled for sure.
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In summary, a corporate ass is not only an ass, it is an ass with a hole also at the end of it.
And there is no way you can handle such an ass!
