Abstract:
This research delves into the intricate
relationship between perceived
organizational politics and employee
commitment within the context of the public
sector in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, this study
emphasizes the significance of considering
individual traits, such as emotional
intelligence, in comprehending and
managing workplace dynamics effectively.
The current study underscores the
imperative for organizations to acknowledge
and address the detrimental effects of
perceived organizational politics on
employee commitment. Moreover, it
highlights the moderating role of emotional
intelligence, showcasing how individuals'
confidence in their abilities moderates the
impact of perceived organizational politics
on employee commitment levels. Through a
quantitative analysis of 211 usable
responses obtained from a sample of 400,this study utilized the SPSS to reveals a
notable negative correlation between
perceived organizational politics and
employee commitment. Present study
findings demonstrate that the emotional
intelligence dimensions related to
perceiving, understanding, and managing
emotions yielded favorable impacts on the
relationship between the perceived
organizational politics and employee
engagement. It was theorized that
individuals with higher level of emotional
intelligence are anticipated to exhibit
heightened employee commitment and adept
management of their work performance
amidst organizational politics, in contrast to
those with lower emotional intelligence
levels. In addition to enriching theoretical
understanding, this research offers practical
insights for organizational management and
human resource practices. scientific publications. The abstract should not exceed
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