Paper Chase

Chart: Survey of 500 executives asking what percentage of paperwork on their desks is unnecessary.

By Inc. staff | 
 

APRIL 1990

What percentage of paperwork currently on your desk is unnecessary?

Men Women

More than 75% 1% 0.5%

50% to 75% 8 3

25% to 50% 34 23

Less than 25% 57 73

Source: The Olsten Corp. survey of about 500 executives of large and small companies, Westbury, N.Y., 1989.

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