1st Edition

The Political Agenda of Organizations

By Yitzhak Samuel Copyright 2005
260 Pages
by Routledge

260 Pages
by Routledge

237 Pages
by Routledge

Individualism and collectivism, egoism and altruism, are interwoven threads that make up the social fabric of all organizations. In consequence, political behavior is an integral part of organizational life. These two interconnected characteristics of human behavior--conformism and opportunism--account for most of the actions and interactions that take place in organizations every day. This... Read more
Acknowledgments, Preface, Introduction, 1. The Essence of Power, 2 . The Theoretical Basis, 3. The Political Layout, 4. The Political Agenda, 5. Perceived Politics, 6 . Political Games, 7. Interpersonal Politics, 8. Intergroup Politics, 9. Interorganizational Politics, 10. Managerial Politics, Conclusion, References, Index

Biography

Yitzhak Samuel