The perception that political activities in the organization are self-serving, illegitimate, and harmful to organizational members is called ________________.

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The question describes the perception of politics in the organization as being self-serving, illegitimate, and harmful to organizational members. This perception is captured by the concept of "perceptions of organizational politics," making E the correct answer. While organizational politics (C) and self-interested politics (B) may contribute to these negative perceptions, they are not specific enough to capture the entire concept described in the question. Workarounds (A) are a separate concept that refers to informal solutions to problems caused by bureaucratic limitations, while organizational political climates (D) are a broader concept that refers to the overall atmosphere of politics within an organization.

The Perception That Political Activities in the Organization Are Self-Serving