Corporate Jargon Dictionary

Synergy

Passive-Aggressive Rating

9 / 10

// The Fog (Corporate Definition)

"The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. Usually involves a merger and subsequent layoffs."

// The Clarity (Un-glossed Reality)

"We bought a company, fired half their people, and hope the remaining ones work twice as hard."

How They Say It

"We're looking to leverage the synergy between our two departments to drive Q3 growth."

What They Mean

"We're combining our departments so we can lay off redundant management."

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