Analyzes the nature of power, influence, and politics in organizations. Learners examine how individuals and groups obtain and use power ethically and effectively. Learners discuss various influence tactics and how effectively using power and influence is a skill, and misusing either can quickly derail your career. Examines how organizational politics is closely related to power and influence. In addition to impacting your own success as a manager, politics is important to understand due to its potential effects—positive and negative—on firm performance.