Power and Politics

The power and politics has been an issue since ancient times and still every much exist. Since biblical times, we as human beings have been battling power and politics as a problem of the world. The human society can trace our efforts to control this problem back to the greatest book every written, "The Holy Bible". Also, within power and political influences throughout WWI & WWII, the cold war, and this tension between the Third World and West end countries. Power and politics are not likely buddies, although ethical standards can progress into gain. Just as stated in the biblical story of Abner,

And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, ye sought for David in times past to be king over you: Now then, do it: for the Lord hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out the hand of all their enemies. And Abner also spake in the hearing of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and that seem good to the whole house of Benjamin. So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that were with him a feast. And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace. (2 Samuel 3:17-21)

To better explain this inclusion, Abner begins to solicit the support of the nation for David. He appeals to a spirit that he believes is already within the nation's people and he encourages the need for closeness with God's oath. Abner makes an appearance at another tribal home in Benjamin to invoke their participation. After gaining their support, Abner heads for Hebron to see David. Abner arrives Hebron and is welcomed to a feast. Now, these former enemies sit and eat together at one table--thus symbolizing the union of their nation. Abner then asked David's okay to go and gather all of Israel, so David maybe king over all. Abner started on his journey to end a war and was successful in his efforts by communicating with showing respect. Thus, showing the control of power and politics as the power of one individuals' influences with the word of God along with the political influence of giving David what he already wanted, which was to be king over the nation.

With power and politics influencing today's workforce however, there are some Abner(s) and some David(s). The biggest hurdle to conquer might be the fact that most David(s) are expanded together as a board of directors and with that the decision-making is not that easy. As referenced by David Oliver and Johan Roos, "Organizations operating in high velocity business environments face the challenge of making strategic decisions in ... rapid change, ambiguity of information,