Corporate Observer Gifts

'Before you go Sir, the staff have the right to know the business's economic situation.'

Bait for corporations.

Bow first.

'We do provide job security -- for environmental activists.'

'And finally, on these wage demands I give no quarter; a dime is my last offer.'

"Anyone else?"

"If you can't take it with you, then leave it with me."

"Good boy."

'Pssst! Straighten up, here come the bigwigs.'

The truth is, Congressman, we didn't know it was wrong to screw people.

'Chicken Farms - Pecking Order'

He used to pass the buck, since being promoted to management he gets to call it delegating authority.

TPP - Investor State Dispute Settlement

'Comments? Thoughts? Anyone?'

'I miss telling people they can't have a day off to be with their sick children!'

'...and this time Gerald, don't refer to the RBS as the Ripoff Bonus Scheme!'

St. Elmo's fired.

"I'll put your application on file, Mr. Brandt, but I'm quite happy with my current paperweight."

"To make things more democratic, I've decided to introduce a round-table policy."

'I like people.. but not a whole lot.'

"...in other news: Google has been admitted to the United Stations..."

Censorship? We Don't Do That Here.

'Another nice thing about working here, they tend to promote from within.'

"They grow up so fast."

Corporate Greed.

'It's either the worst idea to attract new clients I've ever seen, or the best...'

"What we need in this organisation is more personal contact."

'Yes, we have a very diversified economy around here.'

'Mr. Donovan, is it all right if I tie my shoelace?'

'How dare they make these kind of suggestions?!'

State of the Union

'I suppose it was a blessing. Toward the end he was finding it very difficult to remain competitive.'

Bribes.

'We have to be forthright with the public. We have to have their confidence. We have to convince them we're working for the common good. Then we can invade their privacy.'

'In five year's time?... I see myself on that side of the desk telling you it's a great shame, thanks for all your hard work, but I'm going to have to let you go!'