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the stock-in-trade of a [[Middle management|middle manager]] and the [[management consultant]] {{sex|she}} aspires to become.
{{g}}The stock-in-trade of a [[Middle management|middle manager]] and the [[management consultant]] {{sex|she}} aspires to become.
 
Like a [[key performance indicator]], a second order derivative of ''actual'' performance [[calculated]] to allow inexperts to make cavalier management decisions, usually to reduce expenditure on the person performing that function.


To be contrasted with the ineffable, inarticulable skills that are provided by a [[subject matter expert]].
To be contrasted with the ineffable, inarticulable skills that are provided by a [[subject matter expert]].


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The stock-in-trade of a middle manager and the management consultant she aspires to become.

Like a key performance indicator, a second order derivative of actual performance calculated to allow inexperts to make cavalier management decisions, usually to reduce expenditure on the person performing that function.

To be contrasted with the ineffable, inarticulable skills that are provided by a subject matter expert.

See also