Permission or acquiescence is more important than commitment. Opposition or antagonism is not acceptable. A hidden agenda combined with the open use of formal power. Manipulation is a dangerous tactic, and should be avoided if at all possible. Manipulation destroys trust, makes it difficult to build and use expert power or friendship power in the future.
Manipulation also creates suspicion and hostility from others.
A power play may occur when someone wants to expand their empire and doesn't know healthy ways to gain power. Some people know only how to operate through the use of power politics and are totally confused by someone who won't play their game. Or, you may want to learn how to play the corporate politics game. The choice is yours. Continued . . . . . . . . .