But what happens when (as related by a friend only today) you want to chop/back course someone who is clearly below the borderline, and you are told that quotas have to be met, and let the individual through?
Targets are fine, but as a guide, not a mantra.
Sorry Mr. Enemy, we've only deployed our 3rd class people this morning - can you send your nearly-rejects out to bat against them? The practice will do them good ....