Workplace surveys reveal that organizational politics can hinder effectiveness and can be an irritant to employees.

Organizational Politics

Activities within an organization aimed at improving one's status or position through influence, often at the expense of others or the entity.

Effectiveness

The degree to which objectives are achieved and the extent to which targeted problems are solved, in contrast to efficiency, which focuses more on the resources used.

Workplace Surveys

Tools or questionnaires designed to gather feedback or assess conditions within a workplace, related to employee satisfaction, engagement, or environment.