Organizational Power Politics: Tactics in Organizational Leadership by Gilbert W

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This updated edition of the award-winning volume is a contemporary guidebook for understanding and using personal power in organizational settings of all kinds.

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This updated edition of the award-winning volume is a contemporary guidebook for understanding and using personal power in organizational settings of all kinds.In 1993, when it named the first edition of Organizational Power Politics: Tactics in Organizational Leadership an Outstanding Academic Book, Choice said, "It contributes to the analysis and discussion of an issue that has, as yet, not received adequate attention." Now this acclaimed book returns in a fully updated new edition that gives readers proven strategies for using power to achieve personal and group objectives in all kinds of contexts—work, social, religious, military, and more.Based on extensive research, Organizational Power Politics looks at important underlying theories about the use of interpersonal power, as well as examples of successful operational approaches in the workplace and elsewhere. At its heart are 22 specific power tactics applicable to a wide range of organizations and situations, complete with activities, self-evaluations, and discussion questions that will help anyone sharpen their power skills. This edition features two new chapters: one that looks at multinational organizations and one focusing on the middle layers of large-scale organizations.

Author Biography

Gilbert W. Fairholm is emeritus professor of leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

Table of Contents

PrefaceAcknowledgementIntroduction: The History and Theory of PowerPart I: Defining Power in Work Group OperationsChapter 1: Elements of a DefinitionChapter 2: Defining the Forms of PowerChapter 3: Bases of PowerChapter 4: Using Power Politics in Organizational LifePart I Issues and ActivitiesPart II: Power Use: Tactical and Strategic ModelsChapter 5: A Power Use ModelChapter 6: Power Use Tactics: Application of Power on the JobChapter 7: Using Power in the OrganizationPart II Issues and ActivitiesPart III: Power Interventions That WorkChapter 8: Tactics Used with SuperiorsChapter 9: Power Tactics Used with PeersChapter 10: Tactics Used with SubordinatesChapter 11: Comparing TacticsChapter 12: How Inner Leaders Get Willing ComplianceChapter 13: Using Power in Multinational GroupsPart III Issues and ActivitiesAppendixBibliographyIndex

Review

Not all uses of office politics are ethically out of bounds; in fact, the smart use of interpersonal power in group situations is a key to success for the individual and the organization. In this guide to understanding and using personal power in organizational settings, Fairholm (professor emeritus, leadership, Virginia Commonwealth University) outlines 22 power tactics that leaders can use in work, social, recreational, religious, military, and other organizations. This second edition offers more details on applying the 22 tactics, an updated analysis of the theory behind the tactics, and new chapters on the use of power in multinational work groups and the use of power by middle managers. The tactics comes with activities, self-evaluations, and discussion questions. Visual learners are aided by 20 summary tables, and two diagrams of the power-use process. * Reference & Research Book News *

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This updated edition of the award-winning volume is a contemporary guidebook for understanding and using personal power in organizational settings of all kinds.

Long Description

In 1993, when it named the first edition of Organizational Power Politics: Tactics in Organizational Leadership an Outstanding Academic Book, Choice said, "It contributes to the analysis and discussion of an issue that has, as yet, not received adequate attention." Now this acclaimed book returns in a fully updated new edition that gives readers proven strategies for using power to achieve personal and group objectives in all kinds of contexts--work, social, religious, military, and more. Based on extensive research, Organizational Power Politics looks at important underlying theories about the use of interpersonal power, as well as examples of successful operational approaches in the workplace and elsewhere. At its heart are 22 specific power tactics applicable to a wide range of organizations and situations, complete with activities, self-evaluations, and discussion questions that will help anyone sharpen their power skills. This edition features two new chapters: one that looks at multinational organizations and one focusing on the middle layers of large-scale organizations.

Review Quote

"Not all uses of office politics are ethically out of bounds; in fact, the smart use of interpersonal power in group situations is a key to success for the individual and the organization. In this guide to understanding and using personal power in organizational settings, Fairholm (professor emeritus, leadership, Virginia Commonwealth University) outlines 22 power tactics that leaders can use in work, social, recreational, religious, military, and other organizations. This second edition offers more details on applying the 22 tactics, an updated analysis of the theory behind the tactics, and new chapters on the use of power in multinational work groups and the use of power by middle managers. The tactics comes with activities, self-evaluations, and discussion questions. Visual learners are aided by 20 summary tables, and two diagrams of the power-use process." - Reference & Research Book News

Promotional "Headline"

"Office politics." The term carries a number of negative connotations-hyper ambition, deceitful maneuvering, favor trading, responsibility skirted, and rewards unearned. But not all uses of office politics are ethically out of bounds. In fact, the smart use of interpersonal power in group situations is a key to success for the individual and the organization-any organization.

Description for Reader

* Provides clear, direct and specific modes of behavior group members can use to get others to do what they want, even in the face of their opposition * Summarizes and updates research validating the 22 power tactics identified in the first edition * Updates the previous power theory and presents a new iteration of power theory geared to practical, operational usage in small-group relationships * Includes self-help exercises and activities to help readers understand, apply, and assess their power-use skills

Details ISBN0313379769 Author Gilbert W. Fairholm Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0313379769 ISBN-13 9780313379765 Media Book Format Hardcover Short Title ORGANIZATIONAL POWER POLITI-2E Illustrations Yes Residence Richmond, VA, US Year 2009 Place of Publication Westport Country of Publication United States Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc Publication Date 2009-08-25 UK Release Date 2009-08-25 NZ Release Date 2009-08-25 US Release Date 2009-08-25 Audience Age 7-17 Pages 232 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Edition Description 2nd edition Subtitle Tactics in Organizational Leadership DEWEY 658.4095 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2009-08-24 We've got this

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