Role of emotional intelligence in mitigating organizational politics and enhancing employee commitment in Sri Lanka’s public sector

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 300 words, with no indentation