Writing Homework Help

Week #4 is all about the Political Frame – politics in organizations.  Some believe politics are good others do not.  However, politics in organizations are a reality we all must contend with.

Watch the video | The Best Way to Play Office Politics

The video talks about the following items, among others:

• Being Powerless
• Three networks – operational, strategic & developmental
• When your plans don’t fit with the organization
• Creating relationships
• Create networks with people we like and people we have to deal with
• Relationships do not have to do with personal chemistry
• Building relationships with people who are like you
• Trust in politics
• Meeting before the meeting
• Understand how you make other people feel
• Competent jerk
• We get competence from other people
• Influence in organizations
• Reciprocal relationships
• Creating conditions for your group to be successful

Reflect on your own experiences with the political frame.  Describe and discuss a personal or professional situation that fits in the above list in terms of the video and course concepts.