Defensive-behavior technique

A defensive-behavior technique (hereinafter, the Technique) is an established way of avoiding an action, blame, change, and/or decision.

Types

Playing safe. A blame-avoidance technique based on the practice of evading situations that may reflect unfavorably. It includes taking on only projects with a high probability of success, having risky decisions approved by superiors, qualifying expressions of judgment, and taking neutral positions in conflicts.
Self-protection. A change-avoidance technique based on the practice of acting in ways to protect one's self-interest during change by guarding information or other resources.
Decision-avoidance tactic. A change-avoidance technique based on the practice of acting in ways to protect one's self-interest during change by guarding information or other resources.