Organizational power politics : tactics in organizational leadership / Gilbert W. Fairholm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [191]-198) and index.

Elements of a definition -- Defining the forms of power -- Bases of power -- Using power politics in organizational life -- A power use model -- Power use tactics : application of power on the job -- Using power in the organization -- Tactics used with superiors -- Power tactics used with peers -- Tactics used with subordinates -- Comparing tactics -- How inner leaders get willing compliance -- Using power in multinational groups.

In 1993, when it named the first edition of Organizational Power Politics: Tactics in Organizational Leadership an Outstanding Academic Book, Choice said, ?It contributes to the analysis and discussion of an issue that has, as yet, not received adequate attention.? Now this acclaimed book returns in a fully updated new edition that gives readers proven strategies for using power to achieve personal and group objectives in all kinds of contexts?work, social, religious, military, and more.