1. CT 310: Organizational Communication Organizational Politics

2. conflict in organizations often results in the use of power and political activity.

3. most organizations are committeed to a guise of rationality.

4. Worst of both worlds Power is centralized Conflict is avoided

5. quality vs. efficiency

6. control vs. input

7. Signs of Political Activity Cooptation legitimization of decisions through the trappings of rational management.

8. examples of cooptation job analysis questionnaires UNMpact:Job Analysis Questionnaire EMPLOYEE DATA. Your Name: _____________ Social Security Number: _____________________ Job Title:________________________________ etc.

9. formation of internal coalitions cultivation of external allies selective presentation and use of information

10. Political symbolization Language Ceremony Physical Settings