Programmer to Module Leader:

"We can't do this proposed project. **CAN NOT**. It will involve a
major design change and no one in our team knows the design of
this legacy system. And above that, nobody in our company knows
the language in which this application has been written. So even if
somebody wants to work on it, they can't. If you ask my personal
opinion, the company should never take these type of projects."

Module Leader to Project Manager:

"This project will involve a design change. Currently, we don't have
any staff who has experience in this type of work. Also, the
language is unfamiliar to us, so we will have to arrange for some
training if we take this project. In my personal opinion, we are not
ready to take on a project of this nature."

Project Manager to 1st Level Manager:

"This project involves a design change in the system and we don't
have much experience in that area. Also, not many people in our
company are appropriately trained for it. In my personal opinion, we
might be able to do the project but we would need more time than
usual to complete it."

1st Level Manager to Senior Level Manager:

"This project involves design re-engineering. We have some
people who have worked in this area and others who know the
implementation language. So they can train other people. In my
personal opinion we should take this project, but with caution."

Senior Level Manager to CEO:

"This project will demonstrate to the industry our capabilities in
remodeling the design of a complete legacy system. We have all
the necessary skills and people to execute this project successfully.
Some people have already given in-house training in this area to
other staff members. In my personal opinion, we should not let this
project slip by us under any circumstances."

CEO to Client:

"This is the type of project in which our company specializes. We
have executed many projects of the same nature for many large
clients. Trust me when I say that we are the most competent firm in
the industry for doing this kind of work. It is my personal opinion
that we can execute this project successfully and well within the
given time frame."

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