Organisational Politics

Abstract

This subject addresses the role of politics in the management of organisations, including change management. Students will examine the nature of organisational politics, its functional use, ethical issues and political tactics. This subject takes a largely practical approach to the study of organisational politics, and students are expected to contribute … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject addresses the role of politics in the management of organisations, including change management. Students will examine the nature of organisational politics, its functional use, ethical issues and political tactics. This subject takes a largely practical approach to the study of organisational politics, and students are expected to contribute to subject interactions actively, drawing on their experiences of organisational life.

Syllabus

Introduction and how to study this subjectDefining organisational politicsDynamics of organisational politicsThe sources and uses of powerPolitical strategies and tacticsPolitical expertiseConsequences of organisational politicsGender and organisational politicsEthical issuesOrganisational politics and the change manager

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to analyse and reflect on the relevance of organisational politics and its nature in contemporary organisations;

be able to offer a range of possible responses to organisational issues that draw on political rationales;

be able to formulate political strategies to respond to specific issues arising in the management of organisations;

be able to critically analyse the application of political strategies in organisations; and

be able to apply ethical reasoning to critique the application of political strategies in organisations.

Assumed knowledge

Assumed knowledge for this subject is equivalent to that covered in MGT540 and HRM502.

Enrolment restrictions

Postgraduate students only