Office politics and backstabbing are common issues that can be dealt with through several steps:
1. Focus on job performance and showcase results to the right people.
2. Directly address issues with individuals, or discuss problems with management if the person is not receptive.
3. Maintain a professional demeanor and build rapport with colleagues and management to overcome illegitimate political behavior.
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Many organizations are drowning in a flood of corporate bullshit, and this is particularly true of organizations in trouble, whose managers tend to make up stuff on the fly and with little regard for future consequences. Bullshitting and lying are not synonymous. While the liar knows the truth and wittingly bends it to suit their purpose, the bullshitter simply does not care about the truth. Managers can actually do something about organizational bullshit, and this Executive Digest provides a sequential framework that enables them to do so. They can comprehend it, they can recognize it for what it is, they can act against it, and they can take steps to prevent it from happening in the future. While it is unlikely that any organization will ever be able to rid itself of bullshit entirely, this article argues that by taking these steps, astute managers can work toward stemming its flood.
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Need leads to conflict which in turn leads to politics.Human nature of leading gives another colour to politics ,which at times are so damaging that we must learn tact to manage the same and protect ourselves
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You most commonly adopt an authoritarian or autocratic leadership style. You rarely consult your team members and, instead, tend to tell them what you want, when you want it, and how you want it done.
This style works well in a crisis, when a task must be completed quickly. However, you'll likely demoralize, demotivate and aggravate people if you use it all the time. This can translate into high absenteeism and turnover rates. You'll also miss out on a wealth of ideas, thereby stifling innovation and creativity. Read more below.
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You lean toward a democratic or participative style of leadership. You tend to set the parameters for the work and have the final say on decisions, but you actively involve your team members in the process.
This style can build trust between you and your people, as they'll likely feel engaged and valued. But it's not great in a high-pressure situation that requires a fast turnaround, as it will slow you down. And, if you dislike disagreement or conflict, you might struggle with how people respond to consultation. Read more below.
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Your default leadership style is probably delegating or "laissez faire." You give your team members free rein in how they work toward their goals.
This is an ideal approach when your people are highly skilled and motivated, and when you're working with contractors and freelancers who you trust. But if a team member is inexperienced or untrustworthy, or if you lose sight of what's going on, this approach can backfire catastrophically. Read more below.
Do you believe that you can adapt your style? Harvard University professor Ron Heifetz and leadership experts David Rooke and William Torbert say that you can. So let's look in more depth at Lewin's leadership styles, their strengths and risks, and how you might become more skillful in using them.
Authoritarian, Autocratic Leadership
This approach is helpful when your team needs to follow a process "to the letter," to manage a significant risk. It's also effective when you need to be hands-on with people who miss deadlines, in departments where conflict is an issue, or in teams that rely on quick decisions being made.
But you need to be aware that relying on control and punishment to maintain standards will likely drive people away. Similarly, if you always demand that your team works at top speed, you can end up exhausting everyone.
Instead, you can show respect for team members by providing the rationale for your decisions. And they will more likely comply with your expectations if you take the trouble to explain Why the Rules Are There .
You can improve your ability to "lead from the front" by Planning for a Crisis , Thinking on Your Feet , and making good decisions under pressure . But be sure to balance these skills with an awareness of their potential negative impact on creativity, ideas gathering, motivation, and trust within the team.
Being too autocratic can also mean that you'll fi.
हम आग्रह करते हैं कि जो भी सत्ता में आए, वह संविधान का पालन करे, उसकी रक्षा करे और उसे बनाए रखे।" प्रस्ताव में कुल तीन प्रमुख हस्तक्षेप और उनके तंत्र भी प्रस्तुत किए गए। पहला हस्तक्षेप स्वतंत्र मीडिया को प्रोत्साहित करके, वास्तविकता पर आधारित काउंटर नैरेटिव का निर्माण करके और सत्तारूढ़ सरकार द्वारा नियोजित मनोवैज्ञानिक हेरफेर की रणनीति का मुकाबला करके लोगों द्वारा निर्धारित कथा को बनाए रखना और उस पर कार्यकरना था।
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In a May 9, 2024 paper, Juri Opitz from the University of Zurich, along with Shira Wein and Nathan Schneider form Georgetown University, discussed the importance of linguistic expertise in natural language processing (NLP) in an era dominated by large language models (LLMs).
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1. O rganization
P olitics &
B ackstabbing
How does one deal with office politics and backstabbing?
KASBIT MBA (W)
By:
Mirza Shoaib Baig 5207
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2. How does one deal with
office politics and
backstabbing? Imagine
At work there are many who side up to the
that a
boss and do things that please them. Most of the colleague is
time achievement of such people is also to
showcase others shortcomings (and not their own engaging
strengths!) When you know someone is running
you down slowly but surely, what can you do?
to
illegitimate
Every organization should cultivate a climate/environment where
backbiting and politics cannot survive. All employees are expected
political
to be mature individuals who are more concerned about behavior
productivity and growth (of the organization as well as themselves)
rather than indulge in such silly antics. towards
This is a very common situation in offices. I have you. What
been through this and I can understand this
steps might
situation. Having said that, I was able to come out
of this situation by following some basic things: you take to
reduce or
1. Put in all your efforts to perform your JOB well.
Showcase the results to the right people. eliminate
2. Talk to the person directly (if the person is this
receptive). In case the person is obnoxiously
arrogant / not open to listening or talking. Move to
behavior?
Step 4.
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3. In case the person is willing to talk to
you...explain..."I like the way you give your opinion
and feedback on various things to the
Boss...however, I was just thinking, sometimes
your feedback sounds like a severe criticism and
might not be constructive...can we be more
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good feedback on various activities that we do, the left or right of
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4. I think it's a grand illusion that people grow up and begin
acting like true adults. Gossippng and back-biting seem just
as prevalent among adults as in kids. Not until we learn to
respect others and foster a sense of self-worth in ourselves
What
will we stop making ourselves feel important at the expense of factors, in
others.
Here are some more factors which help in
addition to
creating grounds for backstabbers and lead those cited,
to illegitimate political behaviors:
do you
Early—Pretending to be a Manager believe
Here are some behaviors to help identify these managers lead to
early:
illegitimate
Decisions about even minor issues are difficult to get.
political
Managers are paid to make decisions. The first warning sign
is if it is difficult to get a decision from the manager. When behaviors
an unpopular decision is made, passing the responsibility
away from himself, is another early indication that this person such as
is not competent.
backstabbi
Success is declared early and by proclamation.
ng?
Alternate perspectives are not fairly considered.
Responses are dogmatic and serve to end the discussion.
Criticism is often harsh. The criticism often degenerates into a
personal attack, particularly when the other person is not in
the room.
Speaks differently to subordinates, peers and supervisors.
The difference is in both tone and content.
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Encourages secrecy, particularly with like-minded cronies.
This withholding of information allows the manager to distort
the situation.
5. Don't be discouraged by Organizational Politics!
Learn how to influence without authority and advance in your
career and your organization ... Do you
believe it is
Benefits of the Political illegitimate political behaviors:
Political illegitimate behaviors provides you 2-3 times* the ever
likelihood for career success indicators such as:
justifiable
Bonuses
•
• Merit Increases
to engage
in
• Choice Assignments
illegitimate
• Promotions
• Career Satisfaction political
Using the Political illegitimate behaviors behaviors
such as backstabbing: such as
The Political illegitimate behaviors is grounded in the backstabbi
hard facts of today’s business realities. Technical
expertise is necessary but often not sufficient for success ng? If so,
in business. Fortunately, you don’t have to sell your
soul to get ahead. In fact, despite those locked into a what are
negative stereotype of organizational politics, mastering
organizational politics is a crucial aspect of leadership. some
The sad fact is how so many intelligent people don’t
understand how acting ethically can actually increase conditions
their influence. It provides ‘shark repellent’ to avoid
becoming victimized by organizational politics. that might
Political Savvy also works with top leadership levels to
turn competitive turf wars into collaborative teamwork. justify such
It also provides a way to create a realistic productive
culture in ever changing global competitiveness. behavior? January 28, 2011
Negative organizational politics
hampers creativity, productivity,
fairness, motivation, teamwork, and
a host other critical issues that
almost everybody knows but is not
allowed to speak about in the
official hierarchy.
6. • When employees feel discriminated against, abused or
unappreciated, they may resort to one or more of the following
harmful options:
o Defecting to competition
o Resort to sabotaging the company, e.g., by sharing
confidential information with competitors or the media
o Employees may become emotionally distant and have no
interest in the success of the company
o They will display passive-aggressive behaviors, become
uncooperative, work less or produce substandard results
• Key talent will leave the company. Good honest workers generally
don't have the skills or disposition for functioning in a highly political
environment.
• Company develops a reputation for being political and an unpleasant
place to work, making it more difficult to recruit good talent to
compete effectively.
• Employees will lose faith and motivation. When the leadership comes
up with good initiatives, they are met with skepticism and resistance
The Bottom line: Business performance will suffer.
The worst thing that could happen to a company is the staff loses
confidence in the leadership team.
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7. In addition
to the
obvious
negative
effects of
illegitimate
political
behavior on
victims, such
as those
described in
the above
case, what
might be
some
negative
effects on
the
perpetrators
? On the
organizatio
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n as a
whole?