Managers engage in ________ to increase their power and pursue goals that favor their individual and group interests.

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Organizational politics is the process by which individuals and groups use power and influence within organizations to pursue their self-interests. This involves building alliances, forming coalitions, manipulating information, and engaging in other tactics to increase their power and pursue their goals. Managers commonly engage in organizational politics to gain advantage over their rivals and achieve their objectives. A and B are not relevant to this description, and D does not accurately capture the nature of the behavior.

Managers Engage in ________ to Increase Their Power and Pursue