... VOSviewer and Biblioshiny to identify influential authors, journals, and emerging themes Findings Research has shifted from early work on power and influence to current focus on political skill, ethical leadership, and psychological safety. Gerald Ferris and K.M. Kacmar are the most cited scholars...

... Purpose Resistance to proposed change is a typical reaction in most firms. Change agents can address this prevailing attitude by developing and utilizing different aspects of political skill in order to foster a more positive response to change among employees. Design/methodology/approach...