MGT 311 Week 4 DQs

DQ1 What is the difference between the position a person holds in a company and their political power Is the top executive in an organization always the person who holds the most political power Explain your answer. What is the difference between the position a person holds in a company and their political power Power and politics are noticeable in everyday life whether it is at work, school, television, or even childrens sports team. There is always somebody with either self imposed or justified power making decisions and practicing a form of politics. However, the basis for power and politics is the, degree of interconnectedness among individuals (Schermerhorn, Hunt, Osborn, 2010, pg. 1). This means that as individuals work towards achieving their own goals they must also consider the interests of others. In organizational settings, managerial power is derive