Organizational Politics:Its Role and Impact on Professional Efficiency

Organizational Politics (OP) is a phenomenon that exists in society, and although people are seldom aware of it, it proclaims its ubiquitous presence. An insight into Organizational politics focuses on understanding the progress of Organizational politics. A simple OP Model illustrates how it springs from fundamental differences in perception and ideas and summits in the detrimental, illegitimate stage. Understanding the etiology of Organizational politics leads to a positive approach so that this powerful tactic can be leveraged for benefits. Organizational politics is all pervading. It is wiser to accept its ominous presence and guard oneself from its fangs. The factors indicative of politics are listed for this benefit. Finally, the impact of organizational politics on ethics and its major influence on society is highlighted.

The authors have developed a model to elucidate the etiology of Politics in an Organization. It stems from fundamental differences in perception, and ideas. It contributes a positive approach to the versatile tool of politics and advices on how to use it for benefits. Light is thrown on dangers of politics and to identify indicators of politics.