Unit 6: Power and Politics Organization Theory

In this theoretical framework, power is viewed as the ability to influence others and control resources, while politics refers to the informal and formal strategies individuals and groups employ to gain power and achieve their objectives within the organization.

Based on your clinical experience:

• Identify two to three examples of political behaviors within the hospital, considering networking, coalition building, and information manipulation.
• Evaluate the consequences of political behaviors on collaboration, decision-making, and organizational performance.
• Propose strategies to mitigate negative consequences, focusing on transparency, leadership practices, and organizational culture.

You can use sources from the text-books or from articles. Please do in-text citations as applicable.