Understanding Organizational Politics

What advice does the lesson give regarding personal relationships with subordinates or superiors?

• Avoiding personal relationships with them.

• Get to know everyone personally.

• Look for the cool people and start hanging out after work.

• Be rude to everyone

What does the lesson suggest about building connections in the workplace?

• Go out to parties together.

• Complete everyone's work for them.

• Networking with those in power and being friendly with everyone.

• Use Instagram and Facebook to connect with everyone.

What survival technique is recommended for understanding the informal network within an organization?

• Ask for who is in charge and then tell them you're taking their job.

• Analyzing the organization chart.

• Ask people for the gossip in the organization.

• None of the above

Which research finding about leaders and workplace politics is mentioned in the lesson?

• Workplace politics should be avoided.

• Leaders waste 20% of their time managing politics.

• Leaders look forward to dealing with politics.

• Leaders are well trained in workplace politics.

What percentage of managers reported the existence of workplace politics in their organizations according to the lesson?

(a)  

What percentage of people believe engagement in politics is necessary for success, as per the lesson's reference?

(a)  

List some tactics mentioned in the lesson for gaining influence and power in an organization.

• Rational persuasion

• Coalition tactics

• Pressure

Explain the difference between hard skills and soft skills as outlined in the lesson.

• Hard skills are learned in college. Soft skills are learned on the street.

• Hard skills are not forgotten. Soft skills, if not used, are forgotten.

• Hard skills are technical, while soft skills involve interpersonal abilities.

Name some examples of soft skills needed when dealing with workplace politics. (more than one answer)

• Managing conflict

• motivating teams

• effective communication

Is politics limited to workplaces only?

• Yes, only in the workplace can politics take place.

• No, it can occur in various settings, including classrooms, households, and neighborhoods.