Politics in an Organization
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A methodology and activities
associated with running a
government, an organization, or a
movement.
Politics ?
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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
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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.
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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
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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).
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Types of PoliticsGo
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Managing impressionsControlling informationForming coalitionsCultivating networksCreating obligations Ba
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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.
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Political Behavior
Sometimes defined as any process by which individuals and groups seek,
acquire and maintain power. Example: Corner
Office
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Successful manager and Politics
Successful managers are usually those who consists of more than simply being technically and managerially competent.
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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
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