Political Behavior in Organizations Focuses on Getting and Using Power

question 19

True/False

Political behavior in organizations focuses on getting and using power to reach a desired result in uncertain and ambiguous situations.

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Definitions:

Advice Networks

These refer to structures within organizations where individuals seek and provide advice, information, and support to each other.

Layoff

The act of temporarily or permanently dismissing employees from their job, often due to economic downturns, restructuring, or changes in business strategy.

Social Capital

The networks, relationships, and social connections among people that can be used to gain advantages and facilitate coordination and cooperation.

Structural Holes

The absence of ties between two parts of a social network, creating a separation that can be bridged to facilitate information flow.