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Managing With Power: Politics And Influence In Organizations-used
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Although Much Has Been Written About How To Make Better Decisions, A Decision By Itself Changes Nothing. The Big Problem Facing Managers And Their Organizations Today Is One Of Implementationhow To Get Things Done In A Timely And Effective Way. Stanford Business School Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer Argues That Problems Of Implementation Are Really Issues Of How To Influence Behavior, Change The Course Of Events, Overcome Resistance, And Get People To Do Things They Would Not Otherwise Do. In A Word, Power.Managing With Power Provides An Indepth Look At The Role Of Power And Influence In Organizations. Power Is Often Disparaged, Yet Pfeffer Shows Convincingly That Its Effective Use Is An Essential Component Of Strong Leadership. With Vivid Examples From Lyndon Johnson And Henry Kissinger To John Sculley And Henry Ford, He Makes A Compelling Case For The Necessity Of Power In Mobilizing The Political Support And Resources To Get Things Done In Any Organization. And He Provides A Fascinating Look At The Personal Attributessuch As Flexibility, Stamina, And A High Tolerance For Conflictand The Structural Factorssuch As Control Of Resources, Access To Information, And Formal Authoritythat Can Help Managers Advance Organizational Goals And Achieve Individual Success.Pfeffer Begins His Comprehensive Evaluation Of Power By Helping Managers Recognize Situations That Involve The Use Of Power, And Shows How To Identify The Principal Actors And Their Likely Points Of View. He Then Looks At The Different Sources Of Power, And Explains Why Some Organizations And People Use Power More Effectively Than Others. Next, He Explores The Specific Strategies And Tactics Through Which Power And Influence Are Usedhow They Help Managers Achieve Tangible Results. And Finally, He Considers Issues Of Power Dynamics: How Power Is Lost, The Role Of Power In The Process Of Organizational Change, And The Positive And Negative Consequences Of Power For Organizations.Politics And Influence, The Mechanisms By Which Power Is Realized, Are Unavoidable Components Of Any Businessindeed, Any Organization. Pfeffer Shows That By Understanding Where Power Comes From And How It Can Be Used Effectively, Managers Can Help Their Organizations, And Themselves, 'Achieve Great Things.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Managing With Power'? A: 'Managing With Power' by Jeffrey Pfeffer primarily focuses on the role of power and influence in organizations, emphasizing how effective use of power is essential for leadership and implementation of decisions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Managing With Power' is Jeffrey Pfeffer, who is a professor at Stanford Business School.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes in the book include the identification of power sources, strategies for using power effectively, and the dynamics of power within organizations.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Managing With Power' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 391 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to management? A: Yes, 'Managing With Power' provides insights that are valuable for both new managers and experienced leaders looking to enhance their understanding of power dynamics.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Managing With Power' is the First Edition.
- Q: When was 'Managing With Power' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1992.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Managing With Power' is listed as a new book in good condition.
- Q: Can this book help with organizational change? A: Yes, the book discusses the role of power in organizational change and how understanding power dynamics can facilitate effective change management.