| Avoiding Action |
| Overconforming. Strictly interpreting your responsibility by saying things like “The rules clearly state...”or “This is the way we’ve always done it.” |
| Buck passing. Transferring responsibility for the execution of a task or decision to someone else. |
| Playing dumb. Avoiding an unwanted task by falsely pleading ignorance or inability |
| Stretching. Prolonging a task so that one person appears to be occupied—for example, turning a two-week task into a 4-month job. |
| Stalling. Appearing to be more or less supportive publicly while doing little or nothing privately. |
| Avoiding Blame |
| Bluffing. Rigorously documenting activity to project an image of competence and thoroughness, known as “covering your rear.” |
| Playing safe. Evading situations ... |
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