Brice Works in Sales, but None of the Sales Reps

question 55

Multiple Choice

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

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Definitions:

Routine Tasks

Tasks that are regularly performed in a set manner, often characterized by a lack of novelty and the requirement for minimal conscious effort.

Unusual Tasks

Activities that deviate from what is commonly expected or considered normal, often requiring unique or creative approaches.

Group

Two or more people who share a common definition and evaluation of themselves and behave in accordance with such a definition.

Social Group

describes a collection of individuals who share some form of interaction, common goals, or a sense of belonging, typically characterized by social cohesion and group identity.