This document discusses power and politics in organizations. It defines power as the ability to influence another person or group's behavior. Power comes from various sources like the ability to reward or punish, legitimate authority, charisma, expertise, or information. Politics involves using power to influence decisions and achieve desired outcomes when the outcomes are uncertain. Organizational politics can be modeled as either rational, where goals are clear and decisions are logical, or political, where goals are unclear and power/influence are needed due to disagreement, conflict, and imperfect information. While power and politics often have negative connotations, they can also be used positively by managers to control resources and promote organizational goals.

11. Process Framework Uncertainty & Disagreement Tactics for increasing Power Base Gather Data, Reach Agreement Political Tactics For Using Power Political Model Rational Model

13. The Bright Side Managers can use power to control people and other resources so that they cooperate and help to achieve an organization’s current goals. Managers can use power to engage in politics and influence the decision-making process to help promote new, more appropriate organizational goals.