The Dictionary of Corporate Bullshit: An A to Z Lexicon of Empty, Enraging, and Just Plain Stupid Office Talk

by Lois Beckwith

Book Overview

This caustically funny Webster's of the workplace cuts to the true meaning of the inane argot spouted in cubicles and conference rooms across the land. It's time to face the facts- We live in the Golden Age of Bullshit. And as anyone who has ever worked in an office knows, the corporate world is a veritable sea of B.S.-and we are all drowning in it. Thank God for Lois Beckwith,anactual human being with the courage and moralfiberto cut through the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0767920740
• ISBN13: 9780767920742
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A Must for every office!

I am thoroughly enjoying these hilarious, yet so true, definitions. It is must for anyone who is planning to work, is working, or is retired wants to reflect on all the BS they had to put up . An excellent gift.. I am sending copies to my two sons who are both involved in the corporate world . enjoy, enjoy

hilarious

This book is hilarious. Each entry gets funnier and funnier. It's not simply amusing because you recognize all of the office politics and indignities that lois describes. It's brilliant because she describes the office and corporate b.s. better than you can. In the spirit of 9 to 5, I envision Dolly, Jane and Lilly sitting around, getting high, and reading a copy of the Dictionary of Corporate BS, as they plot the downfall of Mr. Hart.

Finally, a dictionary that's entertaining and funny!

Having spent 30+ years in corporate America, I can really identify with these terms. This is a real tongue-in-cheek look at everyday office language in a light-hearted way. Lois, here's one for your next edition: "Census reduction" - call it what you will, but it's true meaning is layoff.

If you liked Office Space....

This is the only dictionary you need in your office. It includes phases and definitions for all the annoying, humiliting and hysterical moments we endure from 9-5. DOCBS makes a great gift for anyone who's ever had to make small talk at the microwave, play with the boss's kids, gone through diversity training or had to sing happy birthday to someone you despise.

So true!!

After 15 years in the corporate workplace, I've heard my share of BS. This book is funny and so true. This would make a great gift for people just entering the workplace, or anyone who's been in a cubicle too long!