Sowmya K. R. () (Department of Management Studies, Easwari Engineering College, Ramapuram, Chennai 600 089, INDIA) Panchanatham N.
Abstract
This is a conceptual paper on the most unavoidable politics at workplace. Politics is mostly viewed as a manipulative, deceptive and protectionist, doing deals, point scoring, getting one over others, secrecy & subterfuge and a win/lose situation. The political behavior may be deliberate or unconscious. It is not uncommon to face politics in the workplace. Today's concerns about a recession are adding to the level of stress which can lead to more politics. Left alone, politics can build and intensify, but fortunately there are many ways that you can turn the problem around. Politics can come in many different forms. For example, one might be tired of dealing with a difficult relationship at work and find it easier to avoid or limit interactions with the person, get frustrated because a co-worker or boss does not care whether one may have a differing opinion and always wants to do things in one’s way or feels like that the co-worker does not participate and makes others do all the work. While these feelings might seem like just a personality politics and not seem work-related, they often have a big impact on the effectiveness of collaboration, exchange of ideas and information sharing. Politics in the workplace can be demoralizing, but you can turn the situation around. By understanding the issue and taking positive action, one can help solve the problem and make office a place where one really wants to be.
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