Keith often resorts to excessive flattery to obtain favorable treatment from his boss. Which of the following is the factor motivating Keith toward such behavior?

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A number of individual and organizational factors contribute to political behavior. Owing to emotional insecurity, some people resort to political maneuvers to ingratiate themselves with superiors because they lack confidence in their own talents and skills. See "Factors that Contribute to Organizational Politics."

Keith Often Resorts to Excessive Flattery to Obtain Favorable Treatment