[ryanmcbride]

reread the comment you're responding to because I don't think you read it all the way. Specifically this part:

>If someone wants a new computer they should just have to say why. And if it's a good reason, give it to them. If not, don't.

[ozim]

People make up reasons, no one comes in saying „Peter has a new laptop I want one as well”.

[ryanmcbride]

Yes and your job as a manager is to determine whether or not the reason is valid. And it'll be easier to do that if you ask for a 1 sentence explanation instead of 4 paragraphs.