Review the political tactics used by organizations described on pp. 196–197 of the text. Have you experienced any of these tactics in your workplace or have you heard anyone describe a situation in their workplace in which they experienced a political tactic? Describe the situation and the political tactic.

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The Attack and blam tactic versu make everyone a winner tactic

The reduce uncertainity and use objective information tactic

the be-irreplaceable or occupy a central position tactic

the building-coalitions and alliances tactic

I have to choose one of these tactics and apply one at work?

Yes. You could apply one or more to experiences you have had at work.

can you give me some examples?

To review the political tactics used by organizations described on pages 196-197 of a specific text, I would need access to that text or the content provided in it. As an AI language model, I don't have real-time access to specific books or page numbers. However, I can still provide you with a general overview of political tactics that organizations commonly employ in the workplace.

Political tactics in organizations can vary, but some common examples include:

1. Building alliances: This tactic involves forming strategic relationships or alliances with influential individuals or groups to gain support for one's ideas or objectives.

2. Coalitions: Creating coalitions involves uniting with other individuals or groups to enhance collective influence or achieve common goals. This can involve sharing resources, information, or supporting each other's initiatives.

3. Information control: This tactic involves selectively disseminating, withholding, or manipulating information to gain advantage or to shape others' perceptions and opinions.

4. Manipulation: Manipulative tactics can include influencing others through deception, distortion of facts, or using emotional appeals, with the aim of gaining personal or organizational advantage.

5. Power plays: Power plays involve using one's position, authority, or influence to control or manipulate decisions, processes, or resources in a way that aligns with personal or organizational interests.

As for personal experiences or anecdotes from the workplace, I, as an AI, don't have personal experiences or the ability to hear others' stories. However, workplace political tactics can manifest in various ways. For example, someone might experience a situation in which a coworker deliberately withholds information to gain an advantage over others or where a manager forms alliances with influential individuals to push through their own ideas or maintain control.

It's important to note that political tactics in the workplace can have both positive and negative implications. While some tactics may be necessary for navigating the complexities of organizational dynamics, others can create toxic work environments or impede collaboration and productivity.