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Manit's boss has legitimate power over Manit due to his formal position in the organization. There is evidence of office politics, as Manit's boss does not trust him or give him responsibilities after 11 months. Manit feels disconnected from his boss due to a lack of communication and guidance. Manit's colleagues also estrange him from discussions, so he feels unsupported. The conflict between Manit and his boss is an unsolved felt conflict, as Manit is emotionally invested in his work but frustrated by his boss' lack of trust and responsibility. It is unclear if Manit is a team player, as he feels disconnected from both his boss and colleagues.

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Manit's boss has legitimate power over Manit due to his formal position in the organization. There is evidence of office politics, as Manit's boss does not trust him or give him responsibilities after 11 months. Manit feels disconnected from his boss due to a lack of communication and guidance. Manit's colleagues also estrange him from discussions, so he feels unsupported. The conflict between Manit and his boss is an unsolved felt conflict, as Manit is emotionally invested in his work but frustrated by his boss' lack of trust and responsibility. It is unclear if Manit is a team player, as he feels disconnected from both his boss and colleagues.

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Part 2

1.What kind of power does Manit’s Boss have? (4 marks)

A - Manit’s boss have legitimate power. His boss is very neglected about what Manit’s been going
through due to the pressure at work given by his boss.
Manit’s manager has a capacity to influence others based on his formal position in the organization ,
that gives him the right to make decisions and to demand compliance.

2. Is there any evidence of Office politics? How ? (7 marks)

A -Yes ,there is an evidence of legitimate politics. After working for almost 11 months , Manit still
felt that his manager was not trusting him to give more responsibility. There was a lack of
communication and guidence that was felt on Manit’s side , his manager was breathing down his
neck looking for mistakes which gradually decreased the confidence of Manit. He felt like a minion
as he didn’t get to sit in the meetings and got only second hand information on the decisions which
were already taken. Manit felt disconnected with his manager due to which he had to consult with
his colleague he had worked before with.

He felt he was unheard by his manager , his boss and he even tried to talk to the HR but there was
nothing that would have helped him.On top of that Manit’s colleagues felt that Manit worked as
hard as he does to be on the good books of his manager. His colleagues estranged him from their
descussions and he felt there was no kind of support he could get from his colleagues.

3.What kind of conflict do you think is happening between Manit and his boss and why? (5
marks)
A – Manit was hired as a Business development manager but his boss did not trust him
enough to give him responsibiliy or to have a voice. The kind of conflict seen between Manit
and his boss is felt conflict. Manit was emotionally involved in his work due to which he was
so frustrated and stressed out. The conflict between Manit and his boss was unsolved and

4.Do you think Manit is a team player? Why or why not? (5 marks)

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