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The Return to Office Debate at Apple Inc.Organizational behavior is critical to understanding how individuals and groups function within a workplace. Recent events involving major corporations provide real-life examples of the intersection between organizational behavior and workplace dynamics. A notable recent event is the ongoing debate at Apple Inc. over returning to the office post-pandemic. As one of the world’s leading tech companies, Apple’s decision to mandate a return to