Understanding the intricacies of power, influence, and politics within organizations is essential for effective leadership and management. Chapter 13 of Griffin/Phillips' "Organizational Behavior" 14th Edition provides a comprehensive exploration of these dynamics, highlighting several key concepts that stand out as particularly crucial. Power in Organizations: The differentiation between position power and personal power is fundamental to understanding organizational dynamics. Position power, rooted in one's role within an organization, encompasses legitimate, reward, and coercive powers, while personal power derives from an individual's unique qualities, including expert and referent power (Griffin