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- I think it’s a grand illusion that people grow up and begin acting like true adults. Gossiping and back-biting seem Justas prevalent among adults as in kids. Not until we learn to respect others and foster a sense of self-worth in ourselves What will we stop making ourselves feel important at the expense of others. factors, in here are some more factors which help in addition to creating grounds for backstabbers and lead those to illegitimate political behaviors: cited, do Early—Pretending to be a Manager you Here are some behaviors to help identify these managers believe early: lead to Decisions about even minor issues are difficult to get. Illegitimate Managers are paid to make decisions. The first warning sign is if it is difficult to get a decision from the manager. When political an unpopular decision is made, passing the responsibility away from himself, is another early indication that this person behaviors is not competent. such as Success is declared early and by proclamation. Backstabbing Alternate perspectives are not fairly considered. Responses are dogmatic and serve to end the discussion. Criticism is often harsh. The criticism often degenerates into a personal attack, particularly when the other person is not in the room. Speaks differently to subordinates, peers and supervisors. The difference is in both tone and content. Encourages secrecy, particularly with like-minded cronies. This withholding of information allows the manager to distort the situation.
- Don’t be discouraged by Organizational Politics! Learn how to influence without authority and advance in your career and your organization ... Do you Benefits of the Political illegitimate political behaviors: believe it is Political illegitimate behaviors provides you 2-3 times* the ever likelihood for career success indicators such as: justifiable • Bonuses • Merit Increases to engage • Choice Assignments in illegitimate • Promotions • Career Satisfaction e political Using the Political illegitimate behaviors such as backstabbing: such as The Political illegitimate behaviors is grounded in the backstabbihard facts of today’s business realities. Technical expertise is necessary but often not sufficient for success? If so, in business. Fortunately, you don’t have to sell your soul to get ahead. In fact, despite those locked into a what are negative stereotype of organizational politics, mastering organizational politics is a crucial aspect of leadership. some The sad fact is how so many intelligent people don’t understand how acting ethically can actually increase their influence. It provides ‘shark repellent’ to avoid conditions becoming victimized by organizational politics. Political Savvy also works with top leadership levels to that might turn competitive turf wars into collaborative teamwork. It also provides a way to create a realistic productive justify such culture in ever changing global competitiveness. Behavior? Negative organizational politics hampers creativity, productivity, fairness, motivation, teamwork, and a host other critical issues that almost everybody knows but is not allowed to speak about in the official hierarchy.
- When employees feel discriminated against, abused or unappreciated, they may resort to one or more of the following harmful options: o Defecting to competition o Resort to sabotaging the company, e.g., by sharing confidential information with competitors or the media o Employees may become emotionally distant and have no interest in the success of the company o They will display passive-aggressive behaviors, become uncooperative, work less or produce substandard results • Key talent will leave the company. Good honest workers generally don’t have the skills or disposition for functioning in a highly political environment. • Company develops a reputation for being political and an unpleasant place to work, making it more difficult to recruit good talent to compete effectively. • Employees will lose faith and motivation. When the leadership comes up with good initiatives, they are met with skepticism and resistance The Bottom line: Business performance will suffer. The worst thing that could happen to a company is the staff loses confidence in the leadership team. January 28, 2011
- In addition to the obvious negative effects of illegitimate political behavior on victims, such as those described in the above case, what might be some negative effects on the perpetrator? On the organization as a whole?