October 26, 2006 10:28 AM

'The Office' as model behavior - or not
Posted by Douglas Eisenhartat 10:28 AM

Many of you are undoubtedly familiar with NBC's Emmy-winning hit TV show "The Office", starring Steve Carell.

Now management experts at universities have siezed upon the popular satirical show as an educational tool, reports NPR's "Morning Edition":

Morning Edition, October 25, 2006 · The dysfunctional workplace portrayed in the TV show The Office rings true to many viewers. It also provides a roadmap of how not to manage a workplace.

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What do you thnk? Fact, or fiction? How close a resemblance does the show bear to real life in your office? Let us know on the BostonWorks message board.