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Political management theory:
It uses power and influence and its management style is of negotiating and bargaining as said in the syllabus dotpoint. Its structure is of coalitions
If u didnt get that read below:
Its from my notes
*POLITICAL THEORY:
-USES OF POWER AND INFLUENCE, MANAGEMENT AS NEGOTIATING AND BARGAINING:
oPolitical approach emphasizes “interests” and “power”
oCentral focus is understanding how organisational participants seek to influence outcomes via use of power.
oReputation becomes an important source of power/influence
oPolitical skills (negotiation, bargaining, networking) as important as qualifications & technical expertise
oFocuses on “consultative” approach (in between autocratic/democratic approach)
Consulting others, considering input carefully before making decisions (not degrading power, but still allowing interaction)
Enterprise bargaining and agreement encouraged
-STRUCTURE OF COALITIONS:
oSees structure of biz as coalitions-each group forms a coalition to achieve common goals for differing purposes.
E.g. both suppliers & management will work towards the same goal but will have different interests in mind.
oAn important managerial skill is to make sure all is harmonious & to minimize conflict that may arise from conflict of interests.
Hope that helped