S01E03 · SCENE 5/24 · 04:54
Health Care · Dunder Mifflin Office
Michael Rationalizes Delegation

Michael explains that delegating to Dwight is a test for both of them.

04:54→06:37
in the episode · 1m 43s · S01E03
Michael Rationalizes Delegation

What happens

04:54–06:37

Michael talks to the camera, saying that if Dwight fails it's strike two, and if he succeeds he'll take credit. He claims that breaking bad news is part of management but delegating is more important, and he aced the test.

WhereDunder Mifflin Office
DriverMichael
Positionact1 · complication
ThreadMichael Avoids Responsibility

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05:02

is delegating, right?

05:04

So putting Dwight in charge of this thing?

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Scene DNA

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awkward0.8
lie0.7
double standard0.3
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monologuevoiceover

Beats

04:46Michael explains his delegation strategy.
05:11Michael claims he aced the test.

Scene in the episode

04:54–06:37
A · Health Plan Selection
B · Michael Avoids Responsibility
C · Dwight's Power Trip
D · Jim and Pam's Prank

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