Describe the importance of understanding the dynamics of power and politics within the organization. Explain how politics and power may influence the organization’s culture.

Influence of Politics and Power:
- Describe the importance of understanding the dynamics of power and politics within the organization.
- Explain how politics and power may influence the organization's culture.
Sources of Power:
- Discuss at least one source of power that could be applied to influence the department and improve organizational performance.
  - You will select and research one source of power to formulate your individualized approach to this question.
  - Do not submit the definition of all the sources of power.
- Explain how management could use this influence to benefit the department and improve organizational performance.
Leadership Behavior and Culture:
- Propose recommendations that support how the study of power and politics could influence leadership behavior and improve the organization’s culture.
Leadership Influence:
- Discuss the importance and complexity of leadership behavior and how it influences organizational structure and performance.
References and Citations:
- Go to the Strayer University Online Library to locate at least three resources.
- In-text citations are required when paraphrasing or quoting another source.
- Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.