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Did the lady outlive the dog, or did they pass around the same time? That is, was the six month timeframe useful in any way?
I'll second George. Wouldn't "ability to provide companionship" be a better criterion?
― patita (patita), Tuesday, 15 August 2006 18:08 (seventeen years ago) link
The job was the usual "IT consultant i.e. System Analysis" I used to do on contract basis.
You actually have sussed out what my perspective on the situation was. The scenario as presented has many flaws inherant. The question is basically to analyse the flaws, and present comments based on who you may be presenting it to. Also, based on what role you could be taking.
The old lady presumably wants a new dog. (caveat emptor, but hey)
The project manager wants shooting for deciding the dog should be chosen on 'efficiency' grounds.
The technical team want shooting for deciding that racing the dogs was a good test for efficiency.
Basically, the dog needs better and clearer criteria for selection. Health, age, temperament.
That's it, I guess.
(Wonder if I got the job?)
― M Grout (Mark Grout), Friday, 18 August 2006 15:07 (seventeen years ago) link