Employee’s Involvement on Organizational Behavior: Political

or Stressed

Name ID Md. Iktiham Bin Taher 2016-1090

Muhammad Bahauddin Galive 2016-1076Asaduzzaman Ibne Rowshan 2016-1020

Nazmun Nahar Mousumy 2016-1019Cherongit Mojumder 20161021

Md. Iktiham Bin Taher 2016-1090

What Actually Done Through Out Our Research

Corporate Director’s Agenda

“I need to get the right people working on the right projects”

Corporate Manager’s Agenda

“I need to make sure everyone is

happy”

The Coworkers’ Agenda

“We want to work with great people who carry their own weight”

Your Agenda As an Employee

“I need to choose technologies with a future”

“I need to focus on adding business value and project success –

not necessarily efficiency”

The Real PicturePolitics is a fact of life in organizations.

The Main Focus

The Reality of PoliticsResources in organizations are also limited, which often turns potential conflict into real conflict.

If resources were abundant, then all the various constituencies within the organization could satisfy their goals.

The Reality of Politics

Most of the “facts” that are usedto allocate the limited resources are open to interpretation.

Rate the Political Climate in the Organization

Political Climate

_________________________ ________________________Highly Political Non-political

Skill Assessment__________________________________________________High Moderate Low

It’s not what you know, , , It’s who you know!”

The Origination Of Stress

S = P > RStress occurs when the pressure is greater than the resource

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Responsibility

Authority

Power

Influence

Organizational politics refer to activities that people perform to acquire, enhance, and use power and other resources to obtain their preferred outcomes in a situation where there is uncertainty

or disagreement.

Research Findings on Politics

• The higher level the more the perceived political activity.

• The larger the organization the greater the level of political activity.

• Staff positions – more political activity than line positions.

Research (Cont.)

• Most managers believe engaging in politics helps career advancement.

• Politics probably distracts from goals.• Change elicits political activity.

Causes of Political Environments

• Ambiguous goals• Subjective assessments• Scarce resources• Organizational change • Poor communication

Keys to Gaining Political Power

• Access• Independence• Contribution• History – personal & department• Management style

• Department size and type • Associates• Political sense• Self promotion• Self assessment

Specific Techniques for Department Managers

• Posturing• Networking & PR• Recruit a mentor• Make your boss look good• Collect and use “Social IOUs”

• Maintain self control• Avoid making enemy's*• Use character assassination*

Keeping your Department Politics Free (Relatively!)

• Open communication.• Listen! • Objective performance appraisal.• Share the wealth/spotlight.• Empower staff.• Carefully manage change.

Organizational Politics Competencies• What You Know: Organizational Webs of

Influence• What You Do: Influence Without Authority• What You Are: Politically Astute

Quick Keys to Political Success

• Be right• Choose your battles• Monitor your words• Assess your motives

Summary

• Politics is real.• First, learn to accept this fact.• Then learn to use this reality for the benefit of

your department (Socialized Power.)• Monitor your personal reaction.

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WHAT IS STRESS ?

Stress is the reaction people have to excessive

pressures or other types of demand placed upon them. It arises when they worry that they can’t cope.

HELP ME!

STRESS FEELINGS

• Worry• Tense• Tired• Frightened• Elated• Depressed• Anxious• Anger

TYPES OF STRESSORS

• External

• Internal

EXTERNAL STRESSORS

• Physical Environment• Social Interaction• Organisational• Major Life Events• Daily Hassles

SOCIAL INTERACTION

• Rudeness• Bossiness• Aggressiveness by others• Bullying

ORGANISATIONAL

• Rules• Regulations• Deadlines

MAJOR LIFE EVENTS

• Birth• Death• Lost job• Promotion• Marital status change

DAILY HASSLES

• Commuting• Misplaced keys• Mechanical breakdowns

INTERNAL STRESSORS

• Lifestyle choices• Negative self - talk• Mind traps• Personality traits

LIFESTYLE CHOICES

• Caffeine• Lack of sleep• Overloaded schedule

NEGATIVE SELF - TALK

• Pessimistic thinking• Self criticism• Over analysing

MIND TRAPS

• Unrealistic expectations• Taking things personally• All or nothing thinking• Exaggeration• Rigid thinking

PERSONALITY TRAITS

• Perfectionists• Workaholics

TYPES OF STRESS

• Negative stress

• Positive stress

NEGATIVE STRESS

It is a contributory factor in minor conditions, such as headaches, digestive problems, skin complaints, insomnia and ulcers.

Excessive, prolonged and unrelieved stress can have a harmful effect on mental, physical and spiritual health.

POSITIVE STRESS

Stress can also have a positive effect, spurring motivation and awareness, providing the stimulation to cope with challenging situations.

Stress also provides the sense of urgency and alertness needed for survival when confronting threatening situations.

THE INDIVIDUAL

Everyone is different, with unique perceptions of, and reactions to, events. There is no single level of stress that is optimal for all people. Some are more sensitive owing to experiences in childhood, the influence of teachers, parents and religion etc.

RECOGNISE THE PROBLEM

The most important point is to recognise the source of the stress.

This is not an admission of weakness or inability to cope! It is a way to identify the problem and plan measures to overcome it.

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Methodology

84.21%

15.79%

Politically Involved Stressed

Politically Involved Employees: 06Stressed Employees : 32Total Employees :38

STRESS CONTROL

A B C STRATEGY

ABC STRATEGY

A = AWARENESS

What causes you stress?How do you react?

ABC STRATEGY

B = BALANCE

There is a fine line between positive / negative stress

How much can you cope with before it becomes negative ?

ABC STRATEGY

C = CONTROL

What can you do to help yourself combat the negative effects of stress ?

Stress Management Techniques

• Change your thinking

• Change your behaviour

• Change your lifestyle

Change your Thinking

• Re-framing

• Positive thinking

Change your Behaviour

• Be assertive• Get organised• Ventilation• Humour• Diversion and distraction

Time Management

• Make a list What MUST be done

What SHOULD be done What would you LIKE to do

• Cut out time wasting• Learn to drop unimportant activities

• Say no or delegate

• Plan your day• Set achievable goals

• Don’t waste time making excuses for not doing something

Change Your Lifestyle

• Diet• Smoking & Alcohol• Exercise• Sleep• Leisure• Relaxation

Benefits

• Higher self-esteem• Less self-conscious• Less anxious• Manage stress more successfully• Appreciate yourself and others more easily• Feeling of self-control

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Part 3: Survival Tips

Dress +1

Learn the art of small talk

Learn how to read a room

Plug into your company’s information pipeline

Seek out a mentor

Have a best friend at work

Learn the art of public speaking

Evangelize

Build an network of like-minded people

Build coalitions

Keep an eye on the sharks

Be prepared to have the “hard” conversations

Always maintain your composure

Master your political tools Compromise (win-win)

Arbitration

Escalation

Know your boundaries

and limitations

Be a positive force

Learn to read the winds of change

Seven Things That Will Destroy Us

Mahatma Gandhi

Ethical Use of Political Power

Seven Things that will destroy us1. Wealth Without Work 2. Pleasure Without Conscience 3. Knowledge Without Character 4. Commerce (Business) Without Morality (Ethics) 5. Science Without Humanity6. Religion Without Sacrifice7. Politics Without Principle

Thank You Every One