When Considering How You Can Use Power and Politics in Your

question 81

Multiple Choice

When considering how you can use power and politics in your own career, which questions should you ask yourself?

• A) What are my ambitions?
• B) Who has the power to help me get there?
• C) What is my relationship to these people?
• D) Both B and C
• E) All A, B and C

Recognize the various types of organizational politics ('the weeds', 'the rocks', 'the high ground', 'the woods') and their implications.

Learn about the impact of political skills, visibility, and influence tactics on achieving positive organizational outcomes.

Differentiate between different bases of power and influence tactics, including coercive power and rewards.

Appreciate the significance of ethical considerations in organizational politics and influence processes.

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