Political Skill at Work : Impact on Work Effectiveness

by Ferris, Gerald R.; Davidson, Sherry L.; Perrewe, Pamela L.

• ISBN13: 9780891062103
• ISBN10: 0891062106
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-08-30
• Publisher: Consortium Book Sales & Dist

Summary

"This first comprehensive examination of political skill in the workplace integrates more than fifteen years of research in many different organizations. The authors examine how political skill works, how it can influence organizations, how it differs from intelligence and other characteristics, how it can be measured using their Political Skill Inventory, and how it can be enhanced. Real-life examples from business, politics, education, and sports vividly illustrate political skill in action. This well-documented book is especially important for managers, leaders, and anyone interested in human resource and organization development."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

Pamela L. Perrewe is the Distinguished Research Professor and Jim Moran Professor of Management in the College of Business at Florida State University.

Table of Contents

Considering the nature of political skill	p. 3
Measuring political skill	p. 21
Developing political skill	p. 33
Hiring for fit	p. 57
Maximizing job performance and career success	p. 69
Enhancing your reputation	p. 91
Managing job stress	p. 105
Building leadership and team performance	p. 119
Summarizing the essence of political skill	p. 143
Relationship of political skill to other concepts : research results	p. 147
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