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Fair game is a person or organization that is a reasonable target for criticism or an aggressive strategy. It embodies the idea that the ethics of a particular strategy may depend upon the target. This typically depends on factors such as the authority, responsibilities, strength, position, readiness and behavior of the target.
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| Type | Office Politics | | Definition | A person or organization that is an considered an acceptable target for an action that might be considered unacceptable in other circumstances against other targets. | | Examples | Strongly worded criticism may be acceptable when targeted at a peer who has significant authority and responsibility. It may be unacceptable when directed at junior employees, new employees or customers.
A company that uses aggressive marketing strategies such as undercutting the competition and criticizing competing products in advertising may be seen as fair game for tit for tat responses. | | Related Concepts | Loaded Question |
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