Politics in an Organization

Yousra Sattar

yousrasehar2009@yahoo.com

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

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Managing impressionsControlling informationForming coalitionsCultivating networksCreating obligations Ba

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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