At XYZ Company, managers are publicly praised for their efforts, and employees are often encouraged to emulate these managers. Recently, a group of department managers began leaving the office every Thursday afternoon to play a round of golf. Soon after, many of their direct reports begin to disappear for long stretches of time during the workday to engage in various non-work-related activities. To excuse their actions, the direct reports are most likely using which one of the following logical thoughts?

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When management feels that their position exempts them from following the policies of a company, everyone who works for that person will soon believe the same thing. The logic of "If it's good enough for the CEO, it's good enough for me" will become the excuse that others use to skirt rules.

At XYZ Company, Managers Are Publicly Praised for Their Efforts