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Learning Objectives


Learning Objectives Identify the advantages in having both the

“formal” and “informal” organizations in institutions.

Identify the problems in having both the “formal” and “informal” organizations in institutions.

Identify the “power” structure of the institution as well more importantly how to use this information appropriately.


Learning Objectives


Learning Objectives If you will walk away

with just one thing that will be… Knowing that

informal organizations are ever present in institutions, but more importantly, they will know how to use them appropriately.





Introductory Concepts


Introductory Concepts In any institution, there is a “formal”

organization and at least one “informal” organization existing.

One must identify the real “players” in the decision-making network at an institution, …

80% of the people fail at a job….

Accept that there is no campus environment Saturday, March 16, 13

Introductory Concepts


Introductory Concepts To get ahead, you need to accept that you need

to consistently conduct a “low key, public relations campaign” for yourself

In the best sense, playing campus politics means developing good “people skills”

Those who refuse to play the campus politics found in each campus environment will not last long as a campus leader, or if they stay, will never advance because they don’t “fit in.”



Informal power must be handled like dynamite:


Informal power must be handled like dynamite:placed carefully

and


Informal power must be handled like dynamite:placed carefully

andused sparingly.



Definition of Politics

cite: Dobson, Michael & Dobson, Deborah. Enlightened Office Politics. New York: AMACOM, 2001Saturday, March 16, 13

Definition of Politics The [1] informal and sometimes emotion-

driven process of [2] allocating limited resources and [3] working out goals, decisions, and actions in an environment of people with [4] different and competing interests and personalities.




Definition of Politics [1] Informal and

sometimes emotion-driven Campus politics is

separate from the formal organizational structure involves human dynamics and emotions, in addition to facts/reason.




Definition of Politics [2] Allocating limited resources

The ultimate outcome of campus politics – and how successes and failures are measured – is how the organization’s resources, such as time, money, and people, are allocated.




Definition of Politics [3] Working out goals,

decisions, and actions The purpose of campus

politics is to work out goals, decisions, and actions that can turn into reality. This often involves negotiation, compromise and application of power.




Definition of Politics [4] Different and competing interests and

personalities People have different ideas and desires about what

should be done, some based on reason and analysis, some based on emotion or personal agenda. Personal likes and dislikes inevitably affect decisions.


The Informal Organization: Principles

Cite: Litterer, J.A. (1969). Organizations: Structure and behavior. New York: Wiley.


The Informal Organization: Principles Numerous informal groups exist on every

campus.

Informal groups affect organizational performance



The Informal Organization: Properties



The Informal Organization: Properties Norms

Rewards and punishments

Leadership Earned Changes based on group needs

Communication The grapevine



The Informal Organization: Properties



The Informal Organization: Properties Values

Shared values or benefits

Status Based on affiliation with informal group

Membership Involvement in several groups within one campus



The Informal Organization: Structure

cite: http://careerlink.devx.com/articles/hc1199/hc1199.aspSaturday, March 16, 13

The Informal Organization: Power


The Informal Organization: Power Access to reliable

information Social contacts Initials on

memoranda Friends/Family or

Former Co-leaders still on campus

Romantic Relationships: The Now & The Yesterday


The Informal Organization: Power


The Informal Organization: Power Conformity to

campus or group norms

Known and liked by many group members campus leaders administration

Initiation of interactions

High external status High formal rank




Am I motivated by selfish needs

incompatible with

the organization’s

interests?



incompatible with


interests?

YES



incompatible with


interests?

U N E T H I C A L

YES



incompatible with


interests?

NO

U N E T H I C A L

YES



incompatible with


interests?

Am I actingfairly and honestly?

NO

U N E T H I C A L

YES



incompatible with


interests?


NO

U N E T H I C A L

YES NO



incompatible with


interests?


NO

U N E T H I C A L

YES NO YES



incompatible with


interests?


NO

Am I respecting the rights of other people

involved?U N E T H I C A L

YES NO YES



incompatible with


interests?


NO


involved?U N E T H I C A L

YES NO YES

NO



incompatible with


interests?


NO


involved?

YES

U N E T H I C A L

YES NO YES

NO



incompatible with


interests?


NO


involved?

YES

E T H I C A L

U N E T H I C A L

YES NO YES

NO


Your Thoughts


Your Thoughts Please discuss your thoughts of campus

politics at your institution. Cover the following topics: political pitfalls to avoid informal channels of communication the power structure cultural taboos you've noticed assumptions that aren't challenged the symbolic terms, concepts, and ideas that

prevail



Gatekeepers

Cite: Marshall, Richard. Surfing Office Politics. Career Link, found at http://careerlink.devx.com/articles/hc1199/hc1199.aspSaturday, March 16, 13

Gatekeepers


Opinioneers


Opinioneers


Chameleons


Chameleons


Squirrels


Squirrels


Cliques


Cliques


Grapes


Grapes


Sponges


Sponges


Termites


Termites


Fossils


Fossils


DIRECTIONS: Put a checkmark next to each statement that describes your campus / organization environment.

Total the check marks.


Campus / Organization Assessment SCORING KEY 19 – 24 Pathological (sharkland) 13 – 23 Highly Political 7 – 12 Moderately Political

1 - 6 Minimally Political (nirvana)


DIRECTIONS: Take the following Political IQ Assessment,

using the following scale:

Strongly Somewhat Doesn’t

Describes You Describes You Describe You

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Assessment of Your Political IQScoring Key

Cite: Dobson, Michael Singer (2001). Enlightened Office Politics. AMACOM: New YorkSaturday, March 16, 13


49 – 60 Corporate Shark



49 – 60 Corporate Shark Tends to use others to advance career Power-hungry, ruthless and devious Survives well in a highly political campus (Piranha

Pond) “Every man for himself”


Assessment of Your Political IQ



40 – 48 Climber



40 – 48 Climber Shrewd politician More than average

chance of success “Politics are

everything – let’s campaign”





31 – 39 Survivor



31 – 39 Survivor Aware of the political climate and practice some

campus politics “Ok, what do I have to do to survive?”





22 – 30 Straight Arrow



22 – 30 Straight Arrow Not perceived as an

office politician May neglect

cultivating key people for career advancement

“Honesty is the best policy.”





12 – 21 Lamb for Slaughter



12 – 21 Lamb for Slaughter Doesn’t believe in

campus politics easily eaten by the sharks.

Survives well in nirvana land.

“I never play campus politics!”


POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT

STYLE Minimal (Nirvana) Moderate High

Pathological

(sharkland)Lamb Best Fit Possible Unlikely Highly

UnlikelyStraight Arrow Likely Best Fit Unlikely Highly

Unlikely

Survivor Likely Likely Best Fit Possible

ClimberHighly

Unlikely Possible Best Fit Likely

SharkHighly

Unlikely Possible Likely Best FitSaturday, March 16, 13


HOW DO I CREATE CHANGE?!?


HOW DO I CREATE CHANGE?!?

Form Politically Savvy Relationships!





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