Literary Discussions

This true story will make you laugh. YEARS ago I was walking through a hotel and stumbled upon a huge convention involving People Software. A young woman was passing out brochures. I politely asked her in essence in a sentence or two to explain to me what People Software is all about. She could not. I became enraged and in a loud voice which hundreds in the room could hear I stated that it is unacceptable for anyone connected with any company in any capacity to be unable to succinctly state what the purpose of that company is.  I did not push the envelope of civility to the point where I might be arrested, but it was quite embarrassing for the many employees there as well as all the many visitors.  I do sincerely to this day believe that one should be able to answer such simple questions, and if one feels uncertain then the first thing one should do is ask the employer for a paragraph or two explaining the essence of things, the goals, the company policy, agenda, what do they call it... even fast food hamburger joints have some glorious statement of ideals... to make a better burger... to help mankind  .... I forget the exact word... AHA GOOGLE TO THE RESCUE ... A MISSION STATEMENT... even the goddam hotdog stands have a mission statement...  http://www.accountingsoftwarenews.com/peoplesoft/index.shtml