«When possible, refer all matters to committees, for "further study and consideration." Attempt to make the committee as large as possible — never less than five.»
I had a thought that this might have been the intelligence community taking a humorous jab at the US government, and also happened to be true. But have no information on if committees were better or worse at that point in history.
I am still holding the opinion that this piece was sarcastic until I get evidence to the contrary. It is way more plausible than the CIA creating something that effective.
> Hold conferences when there is more critical work to be done.
> To lower morale and with it, production, be pleasant to inefficient workers; give them undeserved promotions.
And there is also the standard "I want to keep my job move":
> Never pass on your skill and experience to a new or less skillful worker.