Wolfowitz: A victim of organizational politics?
Wolfowitz: A victim of organizational politics? Nobody can tell how Paul Wolfowitz felt when he stepped down as president of the World Bank. Perhaps, some critics inside the World Bank are overjoyed that he had finally succumbed to pressures. As gleaned, Mr. Wolfowitz did his best to resist these pressures but trying to atone for his misdeeds, but to no avail. Of course, the culprits are his girlfriend and the unique management style and strategies that he introduced when he took over the bank post. Management studies showed that it is not always healthful and helpful for an executive to bring with him a baggage of trusted men because nobody can tell what they have in their minds. Although, this is not always the case. But in most instances, these trusted individuals tend to create an atmosphere that appears to be unwelcome to others, especially those involved in policy-making decisions inside the organizations. Criticism is just part and parcel of someone who is at the top. No doubt a...