Gossip, manipulation, playing favorites, and taking credit for another's work are all examples commonly associated with

A) organizational politics
B) political skills
C) competitiveness
D) groupthink
E) ethical conflict

Organizational Politics

The activities within an organization aimed at improving personal or departmental gain, often at the expense of others or the company.

Playing Favorites

The unfair practice of giving preferential treatment to some people over others in similar positions or situations.

Ethical Conflict

A situation where an individual faces a clash between two or more ethical principles or values, making it challenging to decide on the morally right course of action.