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Date: Fri, 29-Jul-83 14:37:19 EDT
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       subject:	Organizational Changes	      date: July 29,1983

					      from: I. M. Mistaken



       To All Personnel:

       As you know, we are presently in	the throes of a	total
       disorganization of the Bell System. Since everyone is
       involved, it is important that you understand the rationale
       behind the move.

       American	Bell is	one of three pilot companies in	A.T.&T.'s
       attempt to emulate and, hopefully, surpass the U.S.
       Government's success in maximizing inefficiency and
       minimizing results.

       So that we all understand each others problems, we are
       relocating people so that the people who	travel north will
       have to travel south and	vice versa. Departmental names and
       job titles and classifications are being	changed	so that	no
       one will	have any preconceived idea as to what his/her job
       may be and no one else will either. This	will permit
       unhampered creativity and completely eliminate any chance of
       placing blame.

       It is especially	important that no semblance of organization
       remain, since this would	obviously interfere with our
       reaching	our goal.  Consequently, in the	unlikely event that
       you find	yourself a part	of what	appears	to be a	plan,
       please notify your immediate supervisor so that this error
       can be remedied.	If you indeed have someone to report to,
       this is a clear indication that something is fouled up.

       Since a system for distributing paychecks (without
       conflicting with	the spirit of our disorganization) has not
       been devised, all checks	will be	thrown into the	wind from
       the top of the West Tower.

       Good hunting, and welcome aboard	our voyage into	the mid
       80's. If	any of you malcontents have any	questions, don't
       call me.



				     I.	M. Mistaken





       P.S. There are rumors that the government may fight these
       changes as being	too structured and probably in violation of
       the Anti	Trust Laws.