The Role of Perceived Organizational Politics in Organizational Commitment and Turnover Intentions among Private Sector Teachers

Abstract

The aim of the current study was to investigate the role of perceived organizational politics in organizational commitment and turnover intentions. The data (N = 120) was collected through purposive convenient sampling technique from private college teachers of Sargodha city, sample also equally comprised male teacher (n = 75) and female teacher (n = 75). Perception of Organizational Politics Scale (Kacmar & Carlson, 1997), Organizational Commitment Questionnaire (Mowday et al., 1979), and Turnover Intentions Scale (Mobley, 1977) were used to measure the constructs of present study. Correlational analysis showed that perceived organizational politics was negatively correlated with organizational commitment and its constructs (i.e. affective, continuance, and normative commitment). Correlation analysis also showed that perceived organizational politics positively correlated with turnover intentions. Simple linear regression analysis showed that perceived organizational politics was negative predictor of organizational commitment and its constructs. Simple linear regression showed that perceived organizational politics was positive predictor of turnover intentions. Simple linear regression also showed that organizational commitment was negative predictor of turnover intentions. Independent t-test demonstrated that females were significantly higher on perceived organizational politics and turnover intentions, results also showed that males scored higher on organizational commitment as compared to female teachers. Moderation analysis showed that there was significant effect of perceived organizational politics as a moderator in relationship between organizational commitment and turnover intentions. Limitations of the current study and suggestion for the future research have been discussed.