Navigating political terrain in organizations: the crucial role of leaders and HR
Human Resource Management International Digest
ISSN: 0967-0734
Article publication date: 8 October 2018
Issue publication date: 8 October 2018
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to look at how to understand and identify sources office politics and how to manage it successfully for the betterment of organizations.
Design/methodology/approach
This briefing is prepared by independent writers who add their own impartial comments and place the article in context.
Findings
Politics is present in all organizations only the degree of politics varies among them. What matters is how successfully this minefield is navigated to achieve goals and mission of organizations. Managers and organizations could adopt some successful personal and HR strategies to manage office politics effectively.
Practical implications
The paper suggests some leader-level personal strategies and organizational-level HR strategies to harness office politics for the benefit of people and organizations.
Originality/value
This paper helps managers to identify the presence and sources of politics in their organizations.
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Citation
Javad, S. and S.D., S. (2018), "Navigating political terrain in organizations: the crucial role of leaders and HR", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 26 No. 7, pp. 25-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-05-2018-0103
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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