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noun
A behavioral tactic where a person intentionally pretends to be incapable or performs tasks poorly in order to avoid responsibility and shift the workload to others.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, uncountable
Topics: management
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: incompetence
History
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