2007-02-03 03:51:55 · 8 answers · asked by hazie 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
They're annoying. It has existed everywhere I work, no matter how much people think that they are professional and above it.
2007-02-03 03:54:40 · answer #1 · answered by Dana Katherine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think office politics are hilarious... I... don't play that game... it's bad for the career, it's bad for productivity... no one wins by spreading gossip... no one wins by playing games. Do I know what I'm talking about?
I'm a guy who shares job descritions with 12 women... some as young as 22 some as old as 56... some feel entitled... some feel burnt out... the job is somewhat mundane... and not overly taxing... there's a heirarchy... and seniority counts for little... is there jockeying? is there rumours... and finger pointing... absolutely!!!... How do I survive? how do I continue up the corporate ladder without resorting to "closed door" meetings and dissing my co-workers?
1. I can keep a secret (everyone knows that)
2. I offer my perspective ONLY when I'm asked for it.
3. I am honest with each and every person I work with...
4. I've read "the Prince" (Machiavelli)... and "The Art of War" (Sun Tsu) & I understand.
Avoid politics... keep your hands on the table where everyone can see them... leave your door open where everyone can hear you... talk openly, honestly, and your integrity will be rewarded before someone who "fights" their way to the top.
Because if someone CAN fight their way to the top... they will need someone they CAN trust. and when the house of cards the built to stand on crumbles... your integrity is the foundation that will leave you standing alone.
2007-02-03 12:10:30 · answer #2 · answered by alex b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
office politics are put into place to make sure all employees get the same standard. The SOP of all offices are a good thing to have. If you find a problem with one or some of the politics u should address the owners and come together as a team and make changes.
2007-02-03 11:57:25 · answer #3 · answered by sue.strout 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The word "politics" implies Favoritism, Cliques, Popularity, Seniority, etc...
It goes on everywhere, from kindergarten to Big business.
Theire's always going to be office politics to some degree, anywhere you work.
It sucks, but it's human nature, unfortunately.
2007-02-03 11:57:30 · answer #4 · answered by Havana Brown 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in every job environment you have your "brown nosers" to get ahead. They try to be your friend but back stab to the boss about you. Ignore it and don't get involved as performance and loyalty will prevail and the office politics person will fall flat.The upper management is probably not stupid. You will feel good about yourself for not being involved and have more brain time for great performance.
2007-02-03 12:12:51 · answer #5 · answered by gasmanfart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends where you work and how invloved they become. sometimes it's necessary bc it helps you get ahead, to a certain extent. sometimes it's just bs and you need to find a better environment in which to work. i think there are few, if any, places that exist without politics.
2007-02-03 11:55:35 · answer #6 · answered by mbs4174 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no place in the workplace for it.
2007-02-03 11:54:25 · answer #7 · answered by St♥rmy Skye 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dumb
2007-02-03 11:54:11 · answer #8 · answered by lxtyrs 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋