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Organizational politics and nursing administration
Canadian Journal of Nursing Administration
|December 1, 1988
Summary
Understanding organizational politics is crucial for improving performance. Recognizing emotional factors and developing political sensitivity helps nurse administrators navigate workplace dynamics effectively.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Nursing Administration
Background:
- Organizational performance improvement requires acknowledging both rational and emotional factors.
- Organizational politics, an emotional factor, significantly influences employee behavior and performance.
- Nurse administrators frequently encounter and must manage political dynamics within healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the meaning and significance of organizational politics in healthcare.
- To examine typical reactions of nurse administrators to organizational politics.
- To provide practical strategies for enhancing political sensitivity and effectiveness among nurse administrators.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on organizational behavior and politics.
- Analysis of typical responses of nurse administrators to political situations.
- Development of practical recommendations based on identified challenges.
Main Results:
- Organizational politics is an inherent aspect of workplace dynamics, impacting performance.
- Nurse administrators exhibit varied reactions to organizational politics, ranging from avoidance to engagement.
- Effective management of organizational politics is linked to improved administrative and potentially organizational outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Nurse administrators must recognize and address organizational politics to optimize performance.
- Developing political sensitivity and strategic engagement are key for effective leadership in healthcare.
- Proactive management of political behavior can mitigate negative impacts and foster a more productive environment.