ch 16 Flashcards
symbolic frame perspective is defined as
all social activity within an org can be viewed as drama
SAAS in dramaturgy stands for
stories, actors, audience, space
improvisation is also known as
rehearsed spontaneity
In the story “the dance”, martin is a
shill
What is a shill
person who does an activity in order to persuade others to do it as well
political and careerist behavior is
ubiquitious
politics means ______________ are present
resources and opportunities
politics is a _______ embedded in culture
curriculum
What is careerism
the propensity to peruse career advancement through non performance based means
what is political behavior
activities that are not required in ones role but influence the distribution of advantages within an org
careerist will ________
with hold info, whistle blow, spread rumours
What is operational on the pyramid
production focused, less than 12 months decisions, internal focused
what is tactical on the pyramid
forecasting demand, 1-3 years decisions, external focused
what is strategic on the pyramid
industry focused, greater than 3 year decisions, external focused, high political skill needed
Socially astute means
very observant, can make behavioral adjustments
networking ability means
you have informational power, can leverage social capital
interpersonal influence is
ability to produce a desired attitude change in another person
what factor affects social astuteness, networking ability, and interpersonal influence?
apparent sincerity
apparent sincerity is
omnidirectional, affects reputation if violated
What is the political style of engagement?
propensity to act politically
What is the political style of value?
attitude towards politics
Engager:
Responsible:
Machiavellian
Engager: eager to use politics
Responsible: reluctant active player
Mach: uses politics to win
All: initiates
Protector:
Speculator:
Advisor:
Protector: plays out of necessity
Speculator: finds it amusing
Advisor: behind the scenes
All: predicts