Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences
Vol. 5 No. 6: JMPHSS

The influence of Perception of Organizational Politics on Job Performance: Moderating Role of Work Unit Structure

Yassir Mahmood (University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus, Pakistan)
Hamid Sharif (Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China)
Naveed Raza (Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China)
Zunair Saleem (Unknown)
Noureen Akhtar (University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus, Pakistan)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Dec 2021

Abstract

In the current research stream, organizational politics is a common challenge every employee must deal in routine operations. Perception of Politics (Pop) may affect the work attitude and behavior of the employees at work place. The current study aimed to examine the associations between PoP and job performance with the mediating role of taking charge. The research also aimed to investigate the potential moderating influence of work unit structure on the relationship between PoP and talking charge. To test the hypothesized relationships data was gathered from a sample of 287 employees working in textile industry in Punjab region of Pakistan. The results affirmed all the hypotheses. The impact of PoP on job performance through mediation of taking charge was approved. Similar results were found for moderation of work unit structure between and taking charge. The managerial implications limitations and future directions of the study are also discussed in later sections of this research.

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jmphss

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Subject

Arts Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Social Sciences

Description

The Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences (JMPHSS) is dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of organizational challenges and theories within the realms of social sciences, humanities, and management. Emphasizing comparative and transnational methodologies, the ...