Politics Position And Power

This substantially revised fourth edition of a now-classic work is the first to take a scrutinizing, inside look at the realities of the U.S. government in the 1980s, examining the federal administration as it affects and is affected by competing forces for power, position and political advantage. The authors analyze the implications of the transition from the positive to the regulatory state for federal organization and administration, and the consequent shift in emphasis from major structural regoranization to procedures and control of regulations.

Forests.org, Inc., an organization that aims to contribute to ending deforestation and conserving all forests, provides access to a searchable database on forest conservation. Searching tips are provided for users.

Toward a political theory of organizations; Form of power; Content of power; Authority structure and coalition formation; Interest group versus coalition politics; Conflict as bargaining; Theory of bargaining tactics; Coercion in intraorganizational bargaining; Influence networks and decision making.

An in-depth look at the role of power and influence in organizations. Pfeffer demonstrates the necessity of power in mobilizing political support and resources to get things done in any organization, and he looks at the personal attributes and structural factors that help managers advance organizational goals and achieve individual success.

This new work of biographical reference presents succinct narrative biographies of every serving head of state and head of government. Its content covers approximately 200 countries and territories and provides over 300 biographical profiles. Each country section contains: * A brief explanation of its type of government and the roles of the head of state, the head of government and the legislature * Lists of the most recent heads of state and head of government, with dates of office * Biographical profiles of current head of state and government, and other recent incumbents of these positions who remain significant and active political leaders * A photographic section of a selection of the world's key political leaders * A full index by name, date of taking office, and source of authority.

Argues that trust is a key to organizational effectiveness, tells how to avoid misunderstandings and counterproductive power struggles, and gives advice on leadership, motivation, and teamwork.