Office Politics

and Gossiping

Office Politics


Office (Work) Politics Defined

Detriments of Office Politics

Benefits of Office Politics

Five Rules Concerning Office Politics

How to Avoid Office Politics







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Gossiping (Office)

The Grapevine Concept

Detriments of Office Grapevine Gossip

Benefits of Office Grapevine Gossip








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Office (Work) Politics Defined
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The complex struggle for dominance that
takes place in any organization.

When workers actively seek ways to make their
abilities and achievements known.

Ruthless manipulation of other people in an
attempt to gain power.
Detriments of Office Politics
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Initiates Ruthlessness

Unwarranted Power Struggles

Encourages Hypocrisy, Secrecy,
and Self-interests

Produces ineffective team work among staff
members


Benefits of Office Politics
Highly motivated employees

Productive employees

Employee Recognition Increases

Boosts Employee Morale
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Five Rules Concerning
Office Politics
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Nobody Wins Unless Everybody Wins

Dont Just Ask For OpinionsChange Them

Everyone Expects To Be Paid Back

Success Can Create Opposition

Dont Ignore The After-Math Of Success
How To Avoid Office Politics
Wear No Mask

Be Transparent

Flex and Bend

Listen

Park the Ego


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How To Avoid Office Politics
(Cont.)
Forget the Empire

Dont Gossip

Focus On the Business
Issue at Hand

Apologize Later
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Gossiping (Office)
The Grapevine Concept

The Grapevine Concept is the informal
communication network of an
organization.
It is also..
An unofficial way of relaying news
Personal Gossip
Informal and Unstructured
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Detriments of Office Grapevine Gossip
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Incorrect Information is passed along

Contributes to the spread of rumors

Creates conflicting loyalties

Counteracts Company Values

Encourages Resistance to
Management Plans
Benefits of Grapevine Gossip
Provides an outlet for stress,
tension, and anxiety

Makes work less boring


Showcases future leaders

Provides feedback on employee
attitudes

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