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“THE POLITICS OF BACKSTABBING”
PAGE 329
Laura Conrad
Brett Cogswell
Grace Coughlan
Political Behavior Defined Those activities that influence, or
attempt to influence, the distribution of advantages and disadvantages within the organization.
Page 316Langton, Robbins and Judge, Organizational Behaviour, Fifth Cdn. Ed. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education Canada
Our Case Study Our case shows both sides of illegitimate political
behavior that can occur within the work environment. We hear accounts from both a victim and an offender.
Scott Rosen had seen constant progress in his job position but then began to feel pushed aside by another assistant manager within the company.
An executive at a technology company admits looking back that he treated a fellow employee unfairly. Repeatedly performing illegitimate political behavior to further his own position.
Types of Political Activities Within Organizations
Attacking or blaming others. Using information. Managing impressions. Building support for ideas. Praising others. Building coalitions. Associating with influential people. Creating obligations.
Question 1
Factors Cited Within the Text:Tight Job MarketBlind AmbitionCharacter Disorder
Other Factors:Needs Theories
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Langton, Robbins and Judge, Organizational Behaviour, Fifth Cdn. Ed.
Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education Canada
Physiological
Safety
Social
Esteem
Self-actualization
Question 2
Steps that the employee can take to eliminate the behavior:
Talk to the perpetrator. Bring a facilitator. Bring problem to a higher level
employee if needed. Ex. Management, Head Office.
Question 2 Continued…Steps that management can take to
eliminate the behavior: Authoritative command. Altering the human variable. Altering the structural variables. Punishment for actions. Establish a policy against illegitimate
political behavior in the work place.
Question 2 Continued…Is Illegitimate Political Behavior Justified?
Personally – No
However, in a case where a fellow employee is not performing their job up to par and management is ignoring this problem then we can see how it may become an option.
Positive: the conflict could be considered functional conflict and cause a change for the better.
Question 3
Negative Effects on Perpetrators: Bad reputation amongst coworkers. May look unappealing to potential
employers. Actions causes a cut off from workplace
friendships.
Question 3 Continued…Negative Effects on Organization: Cause dysfunctional conflict. Company reputation affected. Legal repercussions.
The End…
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