Politics in an Organization
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A methodology and activities
associated with running a
government, an organization, or a
movement.
Politics ?
Organizational Politics ?
“The operational definition of Political
Savvy is ethically building a critical
mass of support for an idea you care
about.” by- Joel R. DeLuca, Ph.D
Organizational Politics ?(contd..)
Organizational Politics are informal, unofficial and sometimes behind
the scenes efforts to sell ideas influence an organization, increase
power, or achieve other targeted goals.
PowerThe capacity to ensure the
outcomes one wishes and to prevent those one does not
wish.
There are 3 modes of powerby Robert Graham
Authority
Influence
Status
Influence-- the capacity to affect others.
Authority-- the capacity to give commands, enforce obedience, take action, or make final decisions.
Status– the capacity to stand(position).
Types of PoliticsGo
od P
oliti
cs
Managing impressionsControlling informationForming coalitionsCultivating networksCreating obligations Ba
d Po
litics
Attacking and blamingControlling informationForming coalitionsCultivating networks
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Importance of Politics
Politics often one of the prime moving forces with in any organization for better or
worse.
Political Behavior
Sometimes defined as any process by which individuals and groups seek,
acquire and maintain power. Example: Corner
Office
Successful manager and Politics
Successful managers are usually those who consists of more than simply being technically and managerially competent.
References
• Google.com• Understanding the role of politics in successful
project management(article) by Jeffrey K. Pinto
• People and politics in projects(slides) by Dr Zahid A. Bhutto
