Micropolitics 

Micropolitics refers to the everyday, informal power dynamics, negotiations, and strategies individuals or groups use to influence organizational decisions, secure resources, and protect interests. These "politics of small things" utilize strategies like building coalitions and controlling information, and tactics such as surveillance and networking to shape routines.

Key Micropolitical Strategies
  • Coalition Building: Forming alliances to shift the balance of power.
  • Information Control: Managing what information is shared to influence decisions.
  • Interest Negotiation: Navigating conflicting agendas to ensure personal or group goals are met.
  • Impression Management: Shaping perceptions and fostering positive relationships with key decision-makers. 
Micropolitical Tactics
  • Networking: Cultivating relationships with supervisors, peers, and outsiders to build support.
  • Surveillance and Monitoring: Observing workplace dynamics to understand influence patterns.
  • Informal Communication: Using personal influence rather than formal authority.
  • Cooptation: Absorbing opponents or key stakeholders into a leadership structure to neutralize opposition. 

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