Office PoliticsIntroduction“Politics is the lubricant that oils the internal gears of your organization”Office politics is a reality in the organizational life of a company. It is the use of power and social networks within the organization. It is used to make changes that can benefit the organization and those within it. Although office politics can affect the organization, it can also serve the personal interests of individuals, without any respect for the organization. There are many personal benefits, including tangible assets and intangible benefits. Office politics can increase efficiency, interpersonal relationships, accelerate change and benefit the organization and its members at the same time. The term office politics often has a negative connotation. Many believe that these are just the strategies that people use to gain advantage at the expense of others or the greater good. This can often have detrimental effects on the work environment as well as the relationships within that environment. Because of this negative connotation, many people seek to avoid office politics. There are good office policies, however. This can help you promote yourself fairly and support your cause. This is more often referred to as networking and stakeholder management. Individuals and groups can engage in office politics. On the one hand, it can be very destructive when individuals focus on personal gains at the expense of the organization. This leads to a negative influence on social groupings, cooperation, information sharing and other organizational functions. That's why it's essential to pay close attention to office politics and create the right political landscape.Why it's inevitable• For many people, the... middle of paper ......the formal power.• Relationships should be based on trust and respect. • Be part of multiple networks. This helps keep the pulse of the organization. • Build relationships that cut across the formal hierarchy in all directions, from peers to bosses and leaders. Neutralize negative games Mapping informal office networks helps identify those who use others. for their own needs and not for the common good. It's completely natural to want to distance yourself from these types of individuals, but in office politics you need the opposite. One must understand what their motivations and goals are and how to avoid or counteract their negativity.SummaryBeing prepared is the most important thing in office politics. The worst thing you can do is not know all the facts, know the landscape, or understand the players and rules..