Overview

In this last assignment, you will examine how politics and power influence an organization and its culture.

In business, power, and politics greatly influence an organization’s culture and may hinder organizational productivity. As you continue to explore ways to increase productivity in your department, you observed how power and politics influence the corporate culture and the need to address the overall challenges within the organization. Based on your research, you will develop a proposal for your manager on how politics and power can influence the organization’s culture positively.

Instructions

Write a 5–7 page double-spaced paper that addresses the following:

Influence of Politics and Power:

Describe the importance of understanding the dynamic of power and politics within the organization.

Explain how politics and power may influence the organization’s culture.

Sources of Power:

Discuss at least one source of power that could be applied to influence the department and improve organizational performance.

You will select and research one source of power to formulate your individualized approach to this question.

Do not submit the definition of all the sources of power.

Explain how management could use this influence to benefit the department and improve organizational performance.

Leadership Behavior and Culture:

Propose recommendations that support how the study of power and politics could influence leadership behavior and improve the organization’s culture.

Leadership Influence:

Discuss the importance and complexity of leadership behavior and how it influences organizational structure and performance.

References and Citations:

Go to the Strayer University Online Library to locate at least three resources.

In-text citations are required when paraphrasing or quoting another source.

Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Confidentiality: Since you will be addressing real issues in real organizations in your assignments, it is important to respect confidentiality. Feel free to use an alias for any company or individuals you might mention in your assignments. Remember that all discussions about the organization should only occur within this course and not be shared with people outside the course.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Help Resources

Check out the BUS520 Library Guide.

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The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Analyze the influence of politics, power, and leadership behavior on organizational culture.

View RubricWeek 9 Assignment – Power, Politics, and CultureWeek 9 Assignment – Power, Politics, and CultureCriteriaRatingsPtsDescribe the importance of understanding the dynamic of power and politics within the organization.19.5 to >17.55 ptsExemplaryDescribed the importance of understanding the dynamic of power and politics within the organization.17.55 to >15.6 ptsCompetentDescribed the importance of understanding the dynamic of power and politics within the organization, but the description demonstrates an incomplete understanding of power and politics.15.6 to >13.65 ptsNeeds ImprovementDescribed the importance of understanding the dynamic of power and politics within the organization, but the description does not demonstrate an understanding of the dynamic of power and politics.13.65 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not describe the importance of understanding the dynamic of power and politics within the organization./ 19.5 ptsExplain how power and politics may influence the organization’s culture.19.5 to >17.55 ptsExemplaryExplained how power and politics may influence the organization’s culture.17.55 to >15.6 ptsCompetentExplained how power and politics may influence the organization’s culture, but the explanation is incomplete.15.6 to >13.65 ptsNeeds ImprovementExplained how power and politics may influence the organization’s culture, but the explanation does not demonstrate an understanding of the influence power and politics may have on culture.13.65 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not explain how power and politics may influence the organization’s culture./ 19.5 ptsDiscuss at least one source of power that could be applied to influence the department and improve organizational performance.19.5 to >17.55 ptsExemplaryDiscussed at least one source of power that could be applied to influence the department and improve organizational performance.17.55 to >15.6 ptsCompetentDiscussed at least one source of power that could be applied to influence the department and improve organizational performance, but the discussion is incomplete.15.6 to >13.65 ptsNeeds ImprovementDiscussed at least one source of power that could be applied to influence the department and improve organizational performance, but the discussion is incorrect.13.65 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not discuss at least one source of power that could be applied to influence the department and improve organizational performance./ 19.5 ptsExplain how management can use this influence to benefit the department and improve organizational performance.19.5 to >17.55 ptsExemplaryExplained how management can use this influence to benefit the department and improve organizational performance.17.55 to >15.6 ptsCompetentExplained how management can use this influence to benefit the department and improve organizational performance, but the explanation is incomplete. presented with research support.15.6 to >13.65 ptsNeeds ImprovementExplained how management can use this influence to benefit the department and improve organizational performance, but the explanation is incorrect.13.65 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDoes not discuss how the Did not explain how management can use this influence to benefit the department and improve organizational performance./ 19.5 ptsPropose recommendations that support how the study of power and politics could influence leadership behavior and improve the organization’s culture.19.5 to >17.55 ptsExemplaryProposed recommendations that support how the study of power and politics could influence leadership behavior and improve the organization’s culture.17.55 to >15.6 ptsCompetentProposed recommendations that support how the study of power and politics could influence leadership behavior and improve the organization’s culture, but the proposal is incomplete.15.6 to >13.65 ptsNeeds ImprovementProposed recommendations that support how the study of power and politics could influence leadership behavior and improve the organization’s culture, but the proposal is incorrect.13.65 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not propose recommendations that support how the study of power and politics could influence leadership behavior and improve the organization’s culture./ 19.5 ptsDiscuss the importance and complexity of leadership behavior and how it influences organizational structure and performance.19.5 to >17.55 ptsExemplaryDiscussed the importance and complexity of leadership behavior and how it influences organizational structure and performance.17.55 to >15.6 ptsCompetentDiscussed the importance and complexity of leadership behavior and how it influences organizational structure and performance, but the discussion is incomplete.15.6 to >13.65 ptsNeeds ImprovementDiscussed the importance and complexity of leadership behavior and how it influences organizational structure and performance, but the discussion is incorrect.13.65 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not discuss the importance and complexity of leadership behavior and how it influences organizational structure and performance./ 19.5 ptsCite three references.6.5 to >5.85 ptsExemplaryThree quality references were provided.5.85 to >5.2 ptsCompetentTwo quality references were provided.5.2 to >4.55 ptsNeeds ImprovementOne reference was provided, but it was not of a quality nature.4.55 to >0 ptsUnacceptableReferences were not provided, or the references were not of a quality nature./ 6.5 ptsClarity, writing mechanics, and SWS formatting requirements.6.5 to >5.85 ptsExemplary0–2 errors present.5.85 to >5.2 ptsCompetent3–4 errors present.5.2 to >4.55 ptsNeeds Improvement5–6 errors present.4.55 to >0 ptsUnacceptableMore than 6 errors present./ 6.5 pts