Haaaaahaahaa....I read this yesterday and I am still chuckling over it. Brilliant. Just had to come on here to post my admiration for Wally's uncanny gift of anticipation.
Actually, I get to panel 7 in arguments with my 5 year old way too often. And then my wife sticks her oar in like Wally, and I swear it's just to reignite the fire! And so Dilbert invades our homes as well..... <sigh!>
I nominate we fire the deadwood at the top and use their ludicrous budgets, kickbacks, and stock options to give raises to those of us doing the actual work.
It is highly probable this improbable scene has been a part of reality, and reminded me of a former employer. With Wally performing some excellence and wit to let the contest idea backfire on its own, marvelous...