Politics
Political Behavior: Includes activities that are not required as part of one’s role.
Politics can influence the distribution of advantages & disadvantages within the organization.
- Power Tactics are used to influence decision making.
Notes:
Politics in the business is inevitable. In an idea world everyone would receive salary increases, get promoted, and receive a fair share of desirable assignments.
Factors that affect politics:
1.Scarcity of Resources 2.Competitive work environment
3.Subjective Performance Standards 4.Unclear Job Definitions
5.Imitating Power Holders 6.Win-Lose Org Philosophy
7.Cravings for Power 8. Machiavellian Tendencies of People
9.Emotional Insecurity of People 10.Belief in External Forces
11.Hunger for Acceptance 12.Self-Interest 13.Desire to Goof Off
Impressing the Higher Ups:
1.Shine at Meetings 2. Show that you Identify with Management
3.Appear Cool Under Pressure 4. Talk Big Shun Trivia
5.Show interest in your firms products 6.Display Business Manners
7.Squeeze advantages out of Lunch 8.Get your name in front of influencials
9.Get your hands dirty in front of the right people
10.Be nice to the bosses kids