Hard work vs Smart work

Ravi and Hari were working for a firm. One day their promotion list was announced. Only Ravi got promoted.

Hari was disappointed and asked his manager why only Ravi got promoted when both of them had done same equally well. His manager said he will give his justification for the decision by a small exercise. He asked Hari to meet him outside the office after the lunch.

After the lunch Hari met their manager. The manager asked Hari to cross the street and found out what the lady across the street was selling. Hari came back and told the manager she was selling apples. Now the manager asked him to find out what is the cost of the apples. Hari went again and asked the price of the apples and replied that the apples cost approximately Rs15. The manager asked him to enquire what the price of the best apples is; he went again and informed the manager that the best variety is Rs17.

Now the manager sent a word for Ravi and asked to check out what the lady across the street was selling. Ravi came back and told the manager the lady was selling apples. The prices varied according to the quality cheapest being Rs12 and the best lot costs Rs17. Also she is ready to give some discounts if we by in bulk. How many apples do you want me to buy?

"The value adds which we do to our work matter the most, as the work itself can be done by others also."