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micropolitics

micropolitics noun: the use of formal and informal power by individuals and groups to achieve their goals within organizations, as opposed to macropolitics.

Noun

micropolitics (uncountable)

  1. The use of formal and informal power by individuals and groups to achieve their goals within organizations, as opposed to macropolitics.
    • We don’t like talking about power. But if it is accepted that micropolitics is part of the practice of leadership, it becomes possible to talk about the day-to-day choices leaders make about the way they use information, communication and meetings, especially around sensitive issues.2015 October 15, Jacky Lumby, “Let's shine a light on the dark art of micropolitics in universities”, in The Guardian, →ISSN

Origin of micropolitics

From micro- + politics.

Words formed from micropolitics

Questions about micropolitics

What does micropolitics mean?
Micropolitics means the use of formal and informal power by individuals and groups to achieve their goals within organizations, as opposed to macropolitics.
What part of speech is micropolitics?
Micropolitics is a noun.

Words near micropolitics in the dictionary

  1. micropolishing
  2. micropolitan
  3. micropolitans
  4. micropolitical
  5. micropolitically
  6. micropolitics
  7. micropollutant
  8. micropollutants
  9. micropolygon
  10. micropolygons
  11. micropolygyria

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