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Please respond to the discussion prompt below. Your initial post should be in the 100- to 150-word range and be supported by evidence from course or outside materials. Respond to at least two of your colleagues with meaningful comments. Responses should incorporate course concepts. Your responses should be in the 75- to 100-word range. Refer to the discussion topic grading rubric in the Course Resources area for information about how you will earn your grade for the discussion. Dealing With Office Politics Have you ever observed office politics? Describe the event in detail. (Do not use real names.) Were there any logical fallacies involved, such as personal attacks or the bandwagon fallacy? (You may pick any logical fallacies to discuss.) In your response, share at least one strategy or practice for dealing with office politics. READING AND RESOURCES Critical thinking involves many aspects including the ability to weigh evidence, avoid faulty logic, and arrive at logical solutions. These readings will explain what critical thinking involves, how to spot faulty logic, and how it can enhance your daily decisions and career. One specific application of critical thinking is the ability to successfully navigate the complexities of office politics. You will find readings that provide insights into this extremely important aspect of professional life. Learn more about what critical thinking is. Indeed Editorial Team. (2019). 10 essential critical thinking skills (and how to improve them). Retrieved from https://www(dot)indeed(dot)com/career-advice/career-development/critical-thinking-skills Learn more about common logical fallacies. Logical fallacies. (n.d.) Purdue University Online Writing Lab. Retrieved from https://owl(dot)purdue(dot)edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/logic_in_argumentative_writing/fallacies.html Weber, J. (2019). 7 logical fallacies that can harm your decision making (with examples). Project Manager. Retrieved from https://www(dot)projectmanager(dot)com/blog/logical-fallacies Learn more about office politics and how to use them to your advantage in an ethical manner. Grenny, J. (2017). Yes, you can make office politics less toxic. Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 1–5. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-com(dot)libauth(dot)purdueglobal(dot)edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bsu&AN=126415097&site=ehost-live