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There were no matches in August, so calculating performance was much easier, without having to consider complicated factors such as wins, appearances, and playing time.
But Shen Ning wasn't satisfied with just getting through August; she believed Zhang Xinjie wasn't the kind of person who could just muddle through halfway.
So over the weekend, Shen Ning spent almost all her time working on various assessments during the season, but there were still many questions.
On Monday morning, when Shen Ning went to Zhang Xinjie to hand in her homework, she was visibly less energetic than the previous week.
"Did you stay up all night?"
"No, it's just that I'm a little tired from thinking about things all the time."
"Pay attention to the balance between work and rest."
As Zhang Xinjie spoke, he looked at the performance report she had filled out for August.
It can be said that his thinking was quite clear, his basic calculation methods were correct, and the performance bonuses for additional business activities were clearly marked, which were not significantly different from the figures he and the team leader had set.
Even though most of the event performance section is blank, it is clearly marked that it is due to the summer break.
There were only two things he was curious about: one was the World Invitational Tournament involving him and Zhang Jiale, and the other was his own performance evaluation.
"Did you calculate the World Invitational Tournament results as an additional performance evaluation item, based on the logic of the regular season?"
"right."
"reason?"
"First of all, although the performance evaluation method does not explicitly state that such additional temporary events should be rewarded, it is necessary to do so. In general, senior management and human resources should have made a specific reward provision in this case, but it has not been made public yet. So I found a relatively similar situation in the evaluation method and did the evaluation."
While referring to the detailed evaluation method, Shen Ning used a pen to roughly explain her logic to Zhang Xinjie.
"According to the standard competition evaluation method, there is a general range based on your number of appearances and playing time, which is shown in the table here. Then we consider special cases. First, if you are part of the best lineup, you will receive additional rewards. Second, if you have two matches with excellent teamwork within the quarterfinals, I think you should also receive additional rewards from a subjective perspective."
"Subjective considerations? Is there no basis for this?"
"Indeed, there are no extra rewards for special performances in each game of the regular season."
Zhang Xinjie tapped the table lightly with his pen: "Do you think there should be?"
He nodded thoughtfully.
Zhang Xinjie leaned back in his chair, stared at the documents on the table, thought for a moment to sort out his thoughts, and said, "There are two questions."
Calm and composed.
"First, Ye Xiu said something that everyone in the industry agrees with: Glory is not a game for one person. Even if someone is more outstanding, without the cooperation of the team, it's all just empty talk. Just like in the quarterfinals, without Yu Wenzhou and Huang Shaotian's restraint, Zhang Jiale, Zhou Zekai and I couldn't have executed that tactic."
From this perspective, Chen Ning's statement is indeed acknowledgment. Glory is a team competition, and no single person can carry a match.
Even so, she felt that the more outstanding performers should not be overlooked.
"Those who perform better will be at a disadvantage."
"Let's look at it another way, which leads to my second question: if we give extra rewards to those who perform better, then shouldn't those who perform poorly have their performance bonuses reduced?"
She paused, taken aback; she hadn't really thought of that question.
Zhang Xinjie continued, "Rewards and punishments are mutual. If a mistake occurs in a match, shouldn't there be different levels of punishment depending on the severity of the mistake? It's been over a month, and you should be clear about the competition. No one is infallible. Even the best players, even the captain, will make mistakes. Mistakes exist in every match and for every player. There is never a perfect battle."
After calming down and thinking carefully for a long time, I finally realized that my previous ideas were too idealistic.
"I understand. It seems that the extra incentives are for the purpose of pursuing fairness, but in fact, they may bring other unfairness. With both incentives and punishments, it is too focused on minor issues and loses overall fairness. On the other hand, with incentives but no punishments, the system itself is unfair, and there may be extreme situations where players will ruin the overall tactics in order to get rewards."
Zhang Xinjie was quite pleased, his expression relaxed, and he nodded: "That's right, very comprehensive. Going a step further, besides salary, what other methods can be used to incentivize and punish?"
Shen Ning did not panic at the other questions. She calmed down and carefully thought about the company's performance system, past assessments, and her overall understanding of the competition.
Although not entirely certain, Shen Ning still sincerely expressed her opinion.
"From an implicit perspective, the team has already made its choice, and it may even be reflected in other performance indicators."
"continue."
"For example, the number of appearances. If you consistently perform well on the field, although there is no separate incentive for this, it will affect the lineup for future matches, which means you will get more appearances, and vice versa. The number of appearances is a quantifiable indicator, and this can reflect that to some extent."
Zhang Xinjie nodded, signaling her to continue.
"It will also affect individual value, such as transfer fees or contract renewal fees." At this point, Shen Ning seemed to have a sudden realization, "So that's how it is. We can use other quantitative indicators to indirectly incentivize or punish. I was a bit stuck on this before."
"The first time was already very good. Some things are better considered from a holistic perspective than evaluated in isolation. This is also the kind of overall perspective that managers should have."
Shen Ning was very enlightened: "Although I learned it at school and my family told me to do it, it is still different when I actually do it."
"There will definitely be contradictions between ideals and reality. Take this matter for example, it is difficult to achieve absolute fairness. If one day there is a better way to quantify the subjective evaluation you mentioned, that would be a huge step forward for the system. I also look forward to your future decisions."
Shen Ning finally laughed: "It seems you are a Benthamite who admires Kant."
Zhang Xinjie never expected Shen Ning to suddenly bring up a philosophical topic, nor had he ever considered whether he leaned towards Bentham's utilitarianism or Kant's moral standards.
Shen Ning seemed to have no intention of taking the topic back, and looked at him with a smile, which made Zhang Xinjie think deeply.
"How many esports players do you think would be willing to talk to you about this topic?"
"Is nobody here?"
"Then you're asking me?"
“I think you know,” Shen Ning said with certainty. “Last week I saw you reading Bentham’s Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation.”
Oh, I see. That book is still in the drawer.
"Rather than admiring Kant's Benthamites, it's more accurate to say that individuals strive to act according to moral principles, but when collective interests are involved, they aim to maximize those interests without affecting others," Zhang Xinjie finally answered the question directly.
"Amazing." Shen Ning exclaimed sincerely, "There are so few people who can be so self-disciplined."
"Actually, it has nothing to do with philosophy. Self-discipline is just a habit, like a kind of spiritual practice."
Self-discipline is a form of self-cultivation.
It was a very simple sentence, but it resonated in Shen Ning's heart.
Just like a goose feather floating on water, it is light yet has the power to create ripples.
She has been learning continuously over the past decade because she has a clear goal: to become a manager of a company, or even a group.
Her father and Zhao Yixing are the people she has been learning from to this day.
This was the first time she had met someone so outstanding, yet driven by self-discipline rather than by a goal.
Self-discipline is not about achieving anything.
But what can self-discipline help achieve?
Now, Zhang Xinjie holds a place in Shen Ning's heart like her father and Zhao Yixing. She couldn't help but sigh, "Vice Captain, you will definitely be a very capable manager in the future."
"Thank you for your kind words." Zhang Xinjie did not show any other emotions and turned the topic back to the performance report. "Actually, the company has already decided on the bonuses for Zhang Jiale and me for this World Invitational Tournament. It will be announced in a couple of days, and this part will not be reflected in this month's performance report."
Shen Ning paused for a moment, then gave a helpless smile: "So all that discussion just now has nothing to do with this month's performance evaluation?"
"Yes."
"Should I especially thank you for the 'extra' training you gave me?" Shen Ning deliberately emphasized the word "extra".
Zhang Xinjie replied to Geography as it is: "You're welcome."
Chen Ning: ...
"Next is the section about your own performance." Zhang Xinjie flipped to a page on the form, pointed to the number "75%", and asked, "Do you think your performance score for this month is 75?"
Shen Ning didn't know whether Zhang Xinjie's question indicated a high or low opinion, since it involved her personally and being too confident didn't seem like a good idea.
After hesitating for a moment, she lowered her tone and tentatively asked, "Is it high?"
Zhang Xinjie's gaze was fixed on her, his expression unreadable, making Shen Ning suddenly feel uneasy.
Zhang Xinjie only said, "Tell me how you came to that conclusion."
"Regarding my position, I currently only have data from the half-month I worked last month for reference, and it's not quite the same as the team's evaluation system, so I'm not sure about the specific metrics, but it should be a deduction model."
Shen Ning took out a piece of white paper, drew a straight line on it with a pen, and marked the two number nodes 100 and 80.
“I approve based on 80% of the work. If there are problems with the work, I deduct from the score. If there are extra performances, I add to the score. A few days ago, the legal department sent back a contract for revision, and there was also a media interview outline that needed to be reviewed and reworked in the middle of the month. These are two deductions.”
At this point, he paused for a moment, then continued, "The bonus point is the competition plan in cooperation with the university, which has been quite effective. Considering both aspects, the base score will be reduced by 5%, which is now 75%."
Zhang Xinjie listened quietly until the end, then smiled slightly under Shen Ning's gaze: "Weren't you always so arrogant? Why are you being so conservative this time?"
Shen Ning was initially a little apprehensive, but Zhang Xinjie's words rekindled her arrogant courage: "So you're going to give me a performance bonus?"
Zhang Xinjie didn't directly say "yes" or "no," but picked up a pen and marked the number 90 on the line she had drawn.
"The overall approach is correct, but your performance evaluation is based on a 90% baseline, with adjustments made accordingly."
This surprised and delighted Shen Ning: "So I can reach 85%?"
Zhang Xinjie still didn't give a direct reply: "Although I'm not around most of the time, the team leader has been keeping up with your work progress. The two deductions you mentioned weren't work mistakes, just normal inter-departmental business communication and modifications, so don't be too strict. Besides that plan, you've already been able to skillfully complete most of your daily work, and even extra work, within a month of joining the company, which is commendable."
Zhang Xinjie had never praised her so extensively before, so it was quite unusual to hear it at first.
He hesitated for a moment, a mixture of anticipation and uncertainty in his voice: "Then I'll get the full performance-based pay?"
Zhang Xinjie finally nodded: "Yes."
Ah, this is truly an unexpected delight.
"Thank you, leader!" Shen Ning expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Zhang Xinjie for the first time.
"besides……"
Upon hearing Zhang Xinjie's words, Shen Ning's smile almost froze.
It even has a twist?
Seeing the serious expression on his face, Zhang Xinjie chuckled to himself: "You've been working overtime for about four hours straight, so you'll get overtime pay."
oops!
What an unparalleled leader!
"Does that mean my salary this month will be more than the full amount of 6400?"
"right."
Shen Ning was overwhelmed with happiness today: "It's lunchtime, let me treat you to lunch."
Zhang Xinjie checked his watch and realized it was lunchtime. After locking his computer, he picked up his meal card phone and stood up: "Let's go, it's my treat."
"Invite me?"
"Thank you for your hard work while I was away."
"That's just my job, it's not hard work."
"Then it's only right that you receive your full performance bonus and overtime pay."
Shen Ning had gotten used to Zhang Xinjie's serious attitude and stopped dawdling, still harboring a secret desire to rip him off: "Alright, I'll freeload today. Shall we go out for a nice meal?"
Zhang Xinjie gave her a cold look: "The cafeteria."
"...Oh, so it's self-service?"
"If you've always eaten grass, why would you need to eat at a buffet?"
"...Wasn't it the captain who told you I was eating grass...?"
"A monotonous diet can lead to malnutrition."
"...Then I'll order all the most expensive meats."
"OK."
"I remember there was sweet and sour pork ribs on Monday, as well as steamed fish, oh and water chestnut shrimp."
"Can you finish this?" Zhang Xinjie retorted coldly as he walked away. "Order only what you can eat, don't waste food."
"It's okay, we can just pack up the leftovers for dinner."
"..."
My mood remained sunny until I got off work.
How sunny was it?
Just as I was leaving, I spotted a nice bike, and the breeze in the shade seemed to carry the scent of osmanthus.
It's the best August.
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