While changing the comp plans for FY17 provides Wall Street a false sense of GK putting NetApp back on track, the numbers will start showing declining revenue and profitability declining. You can only massage the numbers so far and as the smoke clears, NetApp will have to look in the mirror and ask what's the next step in the playbook!
Another round of cuts will have to happen in order for NTAP to keep the numbers appearing as if they are a healthy company as the additional commissions being paid out will hurt what Wall Street expects. Keep your head out of the sand and be aware of what's really happening. Happy Selling!