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A synthesis of literature on organizational politics

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  • Sami Ullah

    (Lecturer, Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore)

  • Dr. Abu Rashid Jafri

    (Institute of Administrative Sciences University of the Punjab, Lahore)

  • Muhammad Khyzer Bin Dost

    (Hailey College of Commerce University of the Punjab, Lahore)

Abstract

The interest of academicians and practitioners has grown substantially about the concept of organizational politics since last decade. Articles and books are reviewed using conceptualization of organizational politics as a criterion. The synthesis of literature is arranged with respect to definition of organizational politics, political behavior, and political skills of employees. It was found that qualitative research methodology is less frequently used as compared to quantitative research methodology. Triangulation as the best suited research methodology is suggested at the end. Also opportunities for future research in the field of organizational politics are discussed.

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  • Sami Ullah & Dr. Abu Rashid Jafri & Muhammad Khyzer Bin Dost, 2011. "A synthesis of literature on organizational politics," Far East Journal of Psychology and Business, Far East Research Centre, vol. 3(3), pages 36-49, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:fej:articl:v:3c:y:2011:i:3:p:36-49
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    Keywords

    Organizational Politics; Political Behavior; Political Skills; Triangulation; Qualitative Research;
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    • M1 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration

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