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What is the primary goal of positive politics in an organization?
What is the primary goal of positive politics in an organization?
To help both the organization and the person playing the politics
How do negative politics differ from positive politics in terms of their impact on others?
How do negative politics differ from positive politics in terms of their impact on others?
Negative politics harm others, while positive politics benefit them
What motivates individuals to engage in negative politics?
What motivates individuals to engage in negative politics?
A desire to achieve personal gain at the expense of others
In what way do positive politics contribute to the organization's success?
In what way do positive politics contribute to the organization's success?
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What is the key characteristic that distinguishes negative politics from positive politics?
What is the key characteristic that distinguishes negative politics from positive politics?
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Study Notes
Political Behaviors in Organizations
- Positive Politics: Behaviors aimed at influencing others to benefit both the organization and the individual, promoting mutual gain.
- Negative Politics: Manipulative behaviors that prioritize personal gain at the expense of others and the organization, resulting in harm to both parties.
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Understand the differences between positive and negative politics in organizational settings, including behaviors that promote individual and organizational gain versus those that prioritize personal gain at the expense of others.
