This chapter reflects on the importance of a ruler to clearly assign titles and tasks to his officials, with particular emphasis on the concept of allocation. It introduces the concept of allocation by using it in a broad, nonpolitical sense. Shizi notes that heaven and earth produce the myriad things and sages categorize them. “Concern that fulfills (its) allocation is called good; giving that fulfills (its) allocation is called proper; contemplation that fulfills (its) allocation is called wise; action that fulfills (its) allocation is called appropriate; words that fulfill (their) allocation are called faithful. After (you) have fulfilled all (these) allocations, (you) will become a complete person.” The chapter reminds the ruler that delegating responsibility not only asserts his authority, but also allows him time to relax. It describes allocation as a true win-win situation, a managerial silver bullet, and a mysterious metaphor, “holding to the One.” Finally, it discusses the concept of objectivity for the ruler when he is assessing and hiring his officials.