Power and Politics within Business

  Organizational power and politics: The narcissist's advantage? Pfeffer, J., & O’Reilly, C. A. (2021, June 18). Organizational Power and Politics: The narcissist’s advantage? Personality and Individual Differences. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886921004384 For today’s blog post I will be talking about the advantage that a narcissist can have in power and politics within an organization. The success in leadership roles of narcissist to positions of power within organizations has caught the attention of the author of this article. As its important that individuals who are narcissist are characterized by many, traits like overconfidence, a strong need for admiration and a sense of entailment, they may not necessarily be more competent or appealing with their colleagues, but they seem to excel in reaching leadership roles. We will dive into a study that sheds light on why narcissists often achieve career success, despite their questionable per...

Power and Politics in Different Change Discourse By:  by Guido Maes and Geert Van Hootegem Maes, G., & Van Hootegem, G. (2022, May 28). Power and politics in different change discourses . MDPI. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3387/12/2/64 Change is the lifeblood of organizations. It can determine whether a business thrives or fails. But what's often overlooked is the detailed interaction between power, politics, and change within these organizations. In the article we'll dive into the fascinating world of organizational dynamics, as explored in "Power and Politics in Different Change Discourses" by Guido Maes and Geert Van Hootegem. The article employs survey research and utilizes databases as part of its research design. Change in organizations is rarely a one-dimensional process. It's not just about new strategies or revised structures; it's a more complex transformation. To truly understand it, we need to explore its various dimensions. Power within an ...