LESSON 1 : Essentials and

Meaning of Politics
 POLITICS
- It is the exercise of power, the
science of government, the making
of collective decisions, the allocation
of scarce resources and the practice
of deception and manipulation.
 POLITICS
- may be defined as the
art of government, public
affairs, compromise and
consensus, and power.
 POWER
- is the ability to achieve
a desired outcome and, in
politics, is usually thought
of as a relationship.
 POLITICAL SCIENCE
- the study of politics.
- it is the systematic study of
political and governmental
institutions and processes.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF
POLITICS
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF
POLITICS: SET A
 POWER
- it refers to the
persuasive, authoritative or
coercive capacity to get
things done.
 ORGANIZATION
- it refers to the machinery
that carries out plans,
programs, and strategies.
 LEADERSHIP
- It refers to the exercise of
authority, whether informal or
formal, official or unofficial, in
directing or coordinating the
works of others.
 INFLUENCE
- it refers to indirect and
intangible ways of
achieving planned outcomes
or pre-determined results.
 TIMELINES
- it refer to the use of deadlines
through conscious reference to
calendars to control effectiveness,
efficiency, efficacy, relevance and
responsiveness.
 ISSUES
- it refer to the problems,
concerns and programs
being addressed to draw
positive client reaction.
 COMMUNICATION
- it refers to the development
and promotion of messages
that build images and market
programs and ideas.
 SECURITY
- it refers to the safekeeping
and maximizing of
information and resources for
stability and mobility.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF
POLITICS: SET B
 PROCESS
- it refers to the methods,
techniques, approaches and
procedures that increase legitimacy
and broad support to someone’s
directions, and decisions.
 OPPORTUNITY
- it refers to the
situation that provides
chances for advantage
and gains.
 LAW
- it refers to a body of rules,
regulations, policies, and
guidelines that shape and
define discipline, hierarchy,
command, and order.
 IMPACT
- is that which creates
positive feeling, thinking,
and doing towards positive
change.
 TEAM
- it refers to a group that possesses
the highest regard for something
that ought to be done and knows
the difference from what can be
done based on what is.
 INTELLIGENCE
- is the wise and advance use
of information, skills, talents,
and other resources to be on
top of risks and crisis
situations.
 COSTS
- mean the cash and non-
cash requirements to keep
plans and projects going and
producing.
 STRATEGY
- means a body of tactics,
actions, means and ways
that ensure attainment of
goals and objectives.