Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Workplace politics" in English language version.
Organizational politics and leadership are deeply linked. Organizational politics, on the other hand, is the process and behavior in human interactions involving power and authority.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)Organizational politics are self-serving behaviors employees use to increase the probability of obtaining positive outcomes in organizations.
Examples of positive politics include portraying a professional image, publicizing one's accomplishments, volunteering, and complimenting others.
Examples of negative politics include backstabbing, withholding important information from others, and spreading rumors.
'Politics is simply how power gets worked out on a practical, day-to-day basis,' says John Eldred, a teacher and consultant.