The purpose of this research is to address a gap in the existing literature by thoroughly examining how organizational political behavior influences employee job satisfaction. The study aims to provide new insights and contribute valuable understanding to the university setting.
Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires from educators at public and private universities in India. The hypothesized model was tested using variance-based partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) on a sample of 405 university employees. The study further explores key constructs based on the reactions of teaching faculty to political behavior within organizations.
The study reveals that constructs such as reasons, friendliness, bargaining, assertiveness, coalitions and upward appeal are positively correlated with job satisfaction. Additionally, the results highlight a strong predictive relevance between job satisfaction and organizational political behavior. The findings also confirm that employees’ job satisfaction is significantly influenced by their experiences with political behavior within their organizations.
This study offers insightful findings that can be utilized by higher education institutions in crafting their policies and improving job satisfaction among their teaching staff. The study’s findings indicate that a high level of employee engagement can mitigate the adverse effects of organizational politics on job satisfaction.
There is a notable gap in research regarding the impact of organizational politics on employee job satisfaction within the workplace. This study addresses this gap by providing valuable insights into how organizational politics affect job satisfaction, specifically among university employees.
