HBO 7

What is the meaning of organizational politics in the workplace?

• B. The activities employees engage in to acquire power and resources

• A. The distribution of power in a company

• C. The hierarchy within a business

• D. The recognition gained by employees

What are the objectives of organizational politics?

• C. Developing power contacts and protecting self-interest

• B. Resolving disputes and earning money

• D. Gaining power and promoting personal objectives

• A. Boosting productivity and gaining recognition

What type of organizational politics involves an employee furthering their career without regard for others?

• A. Office politics

• B. Factionalism

• C. Self-promotion

• D. Gatekeeping

How can organizational politics impact employees negatively?

• D. High employee retention and talent development

• B. Improved communication and collaboration

• A. Increased stress and decrease in productivity

• C. Boost in morale and job satisfaction

What is the recommended approach to manage organizational politics?

• C. Communicate openly and honestly

• B. Avoid monitoring any issues

• D. Maintain negative working relationships

• A. Encourage favoritism and preferential treatment

Do you think politics are a positive or negative thing for organizations? Why?

• A. Positive - They promote healthy competition

• B. Negative - They lead to conflicts and stress

• C. Positive - They enhance teamwork

• D. Negative - They improve productivity

Describe an example of a negative outcome due to politics.

• D. Tension and arguments among employees

• B. Decreased stress levels in the workplace

• C. High employee satisfaction

• A. Increased collaboration among team members

What political behaviors have you observed within school groups or your workplace?

• C. Office politics and gatekeeping

• D. Self-promotion and territorialism

• B. Factionalism and territorialism

• A. Self-promotion and gatekeeping

What are the types of organizational politics mentioned in the text?

• D. Gatekeeping, territorialism, and self-promotion

• C. Self-promotion, office politics, and factionalism

• B. Office politics, factionalism, and gatekeeping

• A. Self-promotion, gatekeeping, and territorialism

How can employees be impacted by unchecked organizational politics?

• B. Decreased cynicism and low morale

• A. Improved concentration and productivity

• D. Enhanced stress management and productivity

• C. High employee turnover and miscommunication