At the beginning of the module, I was very conflicted about organizational politics.
Ultimately, I was leaning more towards the idea that organizational politics are messy and can
cause mistrust. When reading the Thomas Green case, the organizational politics involved
seemed to be the biggest issue when it came to leadership and accountability. However, as we
started discussing it in class, the issues were a lot deeper than expected. It was not just Frank; it
was also Thomas. The work dynamics were difficult, but there was also no communication on
either side of the conflict. This led me to believe that organizational politics are necessary in
most workplaces to navigate problems and help build relationships. In the Thomas Green case, if
Frank had been more open and supportive, the politics would’ve positively helped in every way.
Based on the political skill inventory, I have strengths in social astuteness and networking
ability. However, I scored lower in interpersonal influence and apparent sincerity. I do believe
that I would be good at organizational politics. However, I do have room for growth in
communication skills, influencing, and authenticity. A good way to practice this would be by
role-playing scenarios, acknowledging contributions, or getting feedback from my peers. This
will help me thrive in professional interactions, leading to better outcomes.
My dominant conflict approach is collaboration. This is the style where the goal is to find
a win-win solution. This can be ideal when fostering strong relationships and having open
communication in a team setting or partnership. It also works well in complex issues when both
sides share the same goal. However, this approach is less ideal in a situation that requires quick
decisions or if I were to be in a position where my colleagues are not open to discussion. It also
may be difficult when the organizational politics are strong, causing power imbalances. These
power imbalances could lead to unfair negotiations. Time is one of my biggest competitors that
might lead to compromise or competition. After recognizing this approach, it fits well with my
Ultimately, I was leaning more towards the idea that organizational politics are messy and can
cause mistrust. When reading the Thomas Green case, the organizational politics involved
seemed to be the biggest issue when it came to leadership and accountability. However, as we
started discussing it in class, the issues were a lot deeper than expected. It was not just Frank; it
was also Thomas. The work dynamics were difficult, but there was also no communication on
either side of the conflict. This led me to believe that organizational politics are necessary in
most workplaces to navigate problems and help build relationships. In the Thomas Green case, if
Frank had been more open and supportive, the politics would’ve positively helped in every way.
Based on the political skill inventory, I have strengths in social astuteness and networking
ability. However, I scored lower in interpersonal influence and apparent sincerity. I do believe
that I would be good at organizational politics. However, I do have room for growth in
communication skills, influencing, and authenticity. A good way to practice this would be by
role-playing scenarios, acknowledging contributions, or getting feedback from my peers. This
will help me thrive in professional interactions, leading to better outcomes.
My dominant conflict approach is collaboration. This is the style where the goal is to find
a win-win solution. This can be ideal when fostering strong relationships and having open
communication in a team setting or partnership. It also works well in complex issues when both
sides share the same goal. However, this approach is less ideal in a situation that requires quick
decisions or if I were to be in a position where my colleagues are not open to discussion. It also
may be difficult when the organizational politics are strong, causing power imbalances. These
power imbalances could lead to unfair negotiations. Time is one of my biggest competitors that
might lead to compromise or competition. After recognizing this approach, it fits well with my
