The Definition of Organizational Politics: A Review
- 1 November 1990
- journal article
- review article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Human Relations
- Vol. 43 (11) , 1133-1154
- https://doi.org/10.1177/001872679004301106
Abstract
A survey of the literature on organizational politics (OP) reveals a lack of consensus among authors on a definition of this term. This paper presents a review and discussion of the various OP definitions in an attempt to further clarify the nature of this intriguing and important field of study. The definition elements are discussed in terms of their implications for future research toward the understanding of OP in work organizations.Keywords
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