office politics

The collective whining, bickering, brown nosing, ass kissing, and paper shuffling that is carried on inside corporations while projects are falling behind schedule and over budget.

Despite the fact that office politics are known to decrease productivity, most middle managers engage in them anyway.

What happens when managers and employees try to get something done and further their own goals at the same time.

It is a game of spreading rumours, engaging in personality assassination, and generally making life hell for opposing players.