Verbal Communication

Verbal Communication

A factory worker on the assembly line is in a low power position and should accept that he or she will have little influence over what happens.

Disagree, although an assembly line worker typically has little formal power and authority, all employees have access to some sources of power. It’s up to the individual o network or gathers information to expand his or her power in the organization. In addition, when employees band together, they can have a tremendous amount of power. Managers can’t accomplish goals unless employees cooperate and do the work they’re supposed to do.

When managers use politics, it usually leads to conflict and disharmony and will likely disrupt the smooth functioning of the organization.

Disagree. Politics is a natural Organizational process for Resolving Differences and getting things done. Although Politics can be used for negative and self-serving purposes, political activity is also the primary way managers are brought together to accomplish good things. Being political is part of the job of a manager should take care to use politics to serve the interests of the organization rather than themselves.