Quote by Anon., Daily Telegraph, July 200

Most management-speak is, as Schrijvers points out, Panglossian balderdash designed to lull the weak and credulous

Most management-speak is, as Schrijvers points out, Pangloss

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This quote suggests that the majority of management jargon and language is deliberately filled with optimistic and unrealistic ideas, aimed at deceiving and pacifying those who are vulnerable and gullible in the business world. It implies that this type of communication is used to create a false sense of confidence and security, while lacking substance or truth. The phrase "Panglossian balderdash" emphasizes the notion that such management-speak is not only misleading but also foolish and nonsensical.

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By Anon., Daily Telegraph, July 200

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