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?

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Brice's action is an example of politics, as he is maneuvering within the organization's rules and policies (by sneaking in a laptop) to gain a personal advantage (increase his sales), which is a common definition of organizational politics.

Brice Works in Sales, but None of the Sales Reps