Power and Politics
In today's business world two things rein king, power and politics. One cannot get ahead without playing a little "hard ball" and using "dirty tactics" to get ahead on the job. Michael Feldstein has learned that sometimes hard work and being a top producer does not allow one to move ahead in the world of business. Michael has a great advantage with the current situation going on within LaFleur. He is sitting at the bargaining table and does not even realize the power he has.
Michael possesses great knowledge of the liquor industry and is a successful producer and promoter for Lafleurs' rum line; in his case importance is his most powerful dependency within the company. He is excellent at his job and has a rich varied background. Even as a new comer to LaFleur, he started in Campos doing sales, moved to marketing, and shifted to production. He is one of LaFleurs' well rounded executives; he is a strong producer and constantly turning "profit into boot".
Also, with his diverse work background, Michaels other dependency is scarcity. While some long term high ranking officers have been on the job for a greater time, Michael has experience in many aspects of the organization, whereas others just have more years on the job. With just his knowledge he has a huge advantage among many other competitors for the newly opened U.S. President of Operations position. He has to learn to play the position and use his power to his advantage.
Michaels' colleagues demonstrate illegitimate political behavior. In any organization, it is survival of the fittest; everyone has one goal, to make it to the top by any means necessary. Danielle, who previously worked in Paris, has an excellent report and relationship with ...