Dwight Buys Dunder Mifflin Building -

As the new owner, Dwight implements a series of "efficiency" measures that prioritize profit over employee comfort:

: He installs timers that shut off the lights if there isn't constant movement, forcing the staff to wave their arms frantically while working.

: He keeps the office temperature strictly regulated to "optimal productivity" levels, regardless of staff complaints.

: He likely leveraged the equity from Schrute Farms and his substantial sales commissions—earned during a period with no commission caps under Sabre—to fund the multi-million dollar purchase. 📏 Dwight’s Management Style

: After Jo Bennett, CEO of Sabre, tells Dwight that "smart people invest in real estate," he decides to expand his portfolio beyond the beet farm.

: When Dunder Mifflin faces financial trouble, Dwight's ownership ensures he is the one person the company cannot afford to lose—if they fire him, they still have to pay him rent every month. Scranton Business Park | Dunderpedia: The Office Wiki

: Dwight buys the building from the previous owner, Billy Merchant.

Dwight uses his position as landlord to manipulate Michael and the company: