Discussion: Power in the Workplace

Power is an interesting attribute to possess in an organization. It enables most individuals to accomplish what they want, or at least to get what they want. But is that focus on the needs of the individual serve the interests of everyone or just the one with power? Likewise, politics is a “game” that some have claimed is often played in the workplace, but like power, it has become more convoluted and diffuse given the move towards the remote workplace. In this discussion, we will analyze how the changing work environment has impacted organizational and individual power.

Initial Post

Begin this post by defining the concepts of power and politics. Next, discuss how power and politics are displayed/utilized in the traditional office environment and how it impacts behavior within the organization. Finally, support your response with an example you heard or read about in the news. 

Post your initial response by Wednesday, 11:59 pm ET.

Response Post

Read through the posts of your peers and choose a minimum of two to respond to. Then, discuss how the use of both in the workplace has changed as organizations have moved towards a more distributed environment. Your response is due by Sunday, 11:59 pm ET.