"Office Politics" can be defined as having actual or perceived power and control to get what you want - whether tangible (an increase, corner office, etc.) or intangible (a promotion, visibility, influence on others) sometimes at the expense of the other. This definition makes it clear that office politics is inevitable.
What organization would not have a hierarchy of any kind? What company does not have any managers, supervisors, presidents, CEOs, etc., exert some authority? 90 percent of our newsletter recipients and other participants deliberately allowed to be office politics in their organization in a survey on the subject. Many of them also admitted that she knew caused by office politics of conflict in the organization.
4 Common causes of negative policy
1. Scarce resources - not to go out of resources to and everyone wants to get "their share" , This often leads to deviousness and manipulation, to varying degrees.
2. highly competitive work environment - performance not only based on the production, skill or ability, but mainly on from an individual perspective not an organizational one "win". Often working relationships and sabotages Rampent Burnout occurs due to the high competition.
3. An inordinate desire in an organization to advance -. Will not alone promoting on merit, but due to a need to have a "title" or specific location have
4. abuse of power to manipulate others -. A position of authority other to manipulate by all means
Navigating the terrain of negative office politics can be discouraging, but knowing exactly what they are really all about at the root, you can give a little insight into how to react.
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