Abstract
This research is an attempt to presents a model for how perception of politics (POP) creates a variance in intensions to perform a job.
Current study tries to develop and test the model of psychological states developed based on theory of planned behavior. Theoretical
framework explains how perceptions of politics develop job performance through different psychological states explained in theory.
Model was empirically tested in government sector organizations of Pakistan, which seems to be more problematic regarding political
perceptions. 525 respondents participated in this study. All respondents were employed in public and private sector organization and
were studying part time business education in recognized business education institutes. SPSS v20 was used for data analysis and
hypotheses testing. Mediation of psychological states was assessed through Preacher and Hayes process extension for SPSS. Results
of study showed significant mediation of all psychological states i.e. felt obligation, psychological safety and organization-based selfesteem in relationship of perception of organizational politics with employee performance. Certain limitations, theoretical and
managerial implications with contribution of study, future directions are also provided in order to get deep insight of unexplored
areas that can be helpful for other researchers to investigate about.
Naveed Hasan, Hina Rehman, Shahzad Hassan. (2019) Political Perceptions in Organizations and Theory of Planned Behavior: Evidence from Pakistan, Paradigms , Vol 13, Issue 2.
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