Global Journal of Economic and Finance Research

This study investigates the role of political behavior and effective communication in shaping team collaboration and overall success within organizations. Specifically, it examines how political dynamics, when managed appropriately, can influence trust-building, conflict resolution, decision-making, and team cohesion. The research highlights that effective communication, characterized by openness, transparency, and bidirectional dialogue, serves as a critical moderator that mitigates the negative effects of internal politics while strengthening collaboration and goal alignment. Data was collected through surveys of 150 employees across departments and complemented by in-depth interviews. Regressive analysis indicates that teams demonstrating high-quality communication practices are more resilient to political challenges, achieve stronger collaboration, and report higher performance outcomes. Furthermore, the study underscores the relevance of modern communication tools and strategies in both remote and in-person environments, emphasizing their role in fostering trust, problem-solving, and long-term team effectiveness. The findings offer both theoretical and practical implications, suggesting that organizational leaders can enhance team success by promoting transparent communication practices while carefully managing political behavior in complex workplace settings.

Communication, Political behavior, Strategies, underscores, Workplace politics success.

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