Discussion: Political Skills Inventory (Paper or Presentation)
After reading the article "Power, Politics, and Leadership in the Workplace" (Cairns, 2017), complete the Political Skills Inventory on Pages 7 and 8. What is your overall political score? Discuss each of your Individual Competency Scores. Do you feel the score adequately reflects your political skills? Can the competencies be used unethically? If so, how? How might you use each of the competencies to positively impact team performance? Would any of the power bases by involved? If so, which ones and how?
Understanding your leadership skills, knowledge, and abilities is important when addressing issues involving power, politics, and ethics. Visit the Career Center, Job Search tab, Personal and Career Evaluation, Skill Set Worksheet. Include in your submission five skills from the worksheet that you feel will contribute to your ability to address issues of power, politics, and ethics.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.