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Nicole El Haber
on Nov 22, 2024
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Brice works in sales, but none of the sales reps in his office are allowed to have laptops. Brice knows that if he could get his hands on a laptop, he could sell more than anyone in the office. He secretly figures out a way to sneak a laptop in his office and immediately his sales start to soar. This action by Brice is a direct example of which OB concept?
A) cognitive dissonance
B) politics
C) commitment
D) ingratiation
Cognitive Dissonance
The inconsistency between a person’s beliefs, attitudes or behaviors.
Ingratiation
A psychological technique wherein an individual attempts to become more attractive or appealing to another person or group by praising or flattery.
Politics
Activities associated with governance, decision-making processes within institutions or organizations, or the pursuit of power and influence.
- Understand the concept of political behaviors in organizations and how they influence workplace dynamics.
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KL
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of political behaviors in organizations and how they influence workplace dynamics.