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Pros and Cons of Whistle-blowing…

Dear Office-Politics, I currently work for a large utility as a supply chain specialist. Our current regime of supply chain managers is mostly made up of “outsiders” which have very little experience with our corporation. These managers seem to be “gaming” the system in order to make themselves look good. ...

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My ex-boss and colleagues view me as a traitor…

Dear Office-Politics, My soon to be former boss has been ousted from the company. His position is not being filled immediately and His team (of which I am a member) is very bitter and openly hostile towards the President, who is now our direct boss and with whom I’ve established a ...

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What would you do if Management won’t listen? Wait until the project explodes?

Dear Office-Politics, What would you do if 2nd line management won't listen? And 3rd line management won't interfere? Wait until the project explodes? (Problem is ineffective staff that needs to be replaced.) Assume writer has position of influence but no authority. Sincerely, Witness OFFICE-POLITICS REPLY BY FRANKE JAMES Dear Witness, It's the 'canary-in-the-coal-mine' syndrome. I ...

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