Epilogue: Amid a barrage of criticism from the public about featherbedding and overmanning, Hong Kong's civil service is being forced to streamline and reform.

CNN: The Whistleblowers

Nevertheless foreigners might think twice about investing when they are not wanted, especially because they would have to deal with Telecom Italia's huge overmanning.

ECONOMIST: Telecom Italia

Mine bosses blame their losses on lack of investment and awkward geology, but a report by a British firm called International Mining Consultants cites overmanning and bad management.

ECONOMIST: Ukraine