Perceived Organizational Politics and Age, Interactive Effects on Job Outcomes

Abstract

<jats:p> Studies conducted previously on the role-played by age in association with perceived organizational politics (POP) with different outcomes of job calls for more attention toward this domain. The current piece of research observes the effect of POP on job outcomes that include turnover intentions (intent to leave), job stress, and job satisfaction. It also sheds light on the age moderation in the POP association with job outcomes. The data used in this research were diverse and collected through self-administered and cross-sectional questionnaires. Multiple regression analysis was used as data analysis technique. Precisely, this research discovered that POP has a positive connection with job stress and intent to leave, while having no connection with job satisfaction. Moreover, POP impacts on job satisfaction and job stress was found to be positive in younger employees whereas in older employees, it affected both these variables negatively. </jats:p>

Mediating roles of employee cynicism and workplace ostracism on the relationship between perceived organizational politics and counterproductive work behavior

“…Numerous previous scholars (e.g. Khan et al, 2020) used the total score of the dimensions as a measure of POPs. Sample item is: "People in this organization attempt to build themselves up by tearing others down".…”

“…Hochwarter et al, 2020). Similar studies in the African context are scarce, suggesting a need for thorough investigation to broaden our understanding of the impact of perceived organizational politics on CWB (Khan et al, 2020), doing so is relevant to examine the generalizability (or lack thereof) of theoretical knowledge gained in certain contexts, which provides insight into the question of "when" a theory Employee cynicism and workplace ostracism applies (e.g. Bacharach, 1989).…”

Perception of Organizational Politics and its Impact on Job Performance

“…Perceived organizational politics are considered unhealthy for individuals as they may begin to face difficulties in their behaviors (Khan et al, 2020). To predict the important impact of such politics on different job performance, Ferris et al (1989) used their model.…”

“…Based on the agency theory perspective as principal and agent, people are self-interest maximizers in an organization (Khan et al, 2020). Organizational environment and results affect such self-interest maximizing behavior that is known as perceived organizational politics.…”

“…Therefore, this study tries to explore the reality of Nepalese workplaces whether perceived organizational politics have a significant impact or not on employees' job performance considering employees of civil service. Khan et al (2020) argued that no workplace can be separated from organizational politics. The impact of such politics on employee performance is therefore worthwhile to be studied.…”