This document discusses power and politics in organizations. It defines power as the ability to get someone to do something you want or make things happen the way you want. There are different bases of power, including legitimate, reward, coercive, expert, and referent power. Power can lead to consequences like compliance, resistance, and commitment. The evolution of power in organizations moves from domination to delegation, with increasing empowerment. Organizational politics involves intentional actions to develop and use power and resources to achieve preferred outcomes when there is uncertainty. Sexual harassment uses power through coercion or legitimacy to create a hostile work environment. Political tactics include attacking others, creating a favorable image, developing support, and using consultation, exchange, coalitions,