Political Power Games in an Organization

The video explores various political power games within organizations, highlighting tactics like insurgency, counterinsurgency, sponsorship, alliance building, empire building, budgeting, expertise, and illegitimate power use. It also covers line vs staff dynamics, rival camps, strategic candidates, whistleblowing, and Young Turks, providing insights into how individuals and groups maneuver to gain influence and control.

What is the primary goal of insurgency tactics in an organization?

• To support higher management

• To improve employee morale

• To resist authority and assert collective interests

• To create new organizational policies

How does sponsorship help lower-level individuals in an organization?

• By forming alliances with higher-level individuals

• By providing financial incentives

• By offering training programs

• By increasing their workload

What is the main focus of budgeting as a power tactic?

• Building a power base of people

• Holding financial control over subordinates

• Enhancing team collaboration

• Increasing employee satisfaction

How do individuals use expertise power to gain influence?

• By attending workshops

• By being the only one with a specific skill

• By sharing their knowledge freely

• By delegating tasks to others

What is an example of misusing legitimate power in an organization?

• Encouraging team collaboration

• Forcing subordinates to perform tasks outside their job description

• Offering professional development opportunities

• Providing constructive feedback

What is the main conflict in line versus staff tactics?

• Between senior management and shareholders

• Between employees and customers

• Between operational managers and staff advisors

• Between different departments

What is the goal of the Young Turks tactic in an organization?

• To improve customer satisfaction

• To increase employee benefits

• To replace the existing power regime

• To maintain the current power structure