Impact of Perceived Organizational Politics on Employee Voice behavior

Abstract

Purpose – This research investigates the interplay of perceived organizational politics, psychological safety, and employee voice behavior in Punjab's banking sector, with a focus on the moderating effect of political skills. Additionally, it explores how perceived organizational politics influence psychological safety and its subsequent impact on employee voice behavior dimensions.

Design/methodology/approach – This study surveyed 237 managers from commercial banks in Punjab, Pakistan, using convenience sampling and applied rigorous analytical methods, including confirmatory factor analysis, Harman's single factor test, reliability and validity assessments, correlation analysis, and multicollinearity checks. Hypotheses were tested in SPSS version 3.5 using the Hayes Macro Process (model no. 5) to examine various effects.

Findings – Perceived organizational politics strongly impact promotive and overall employee voice behavior, but not prohibitive voice behavior. There's a negative link between perceived politics and psychological safety, while a positive connection exists between psychological safety and all employee voice behaviors, with mediation and significant moderation effects in most cases, except for prohibitive voice behavior.

Research Implications – This study advances understanding of the interplay between perceived organizational politics, psychological safety, and employee voice behavior in the Punjab, Pakistan banking sector, offering insights for enhancing employee engagement and organizational performance in politically charged contexts. It also underscores the potential moderating impact of political skills.

Originality/value – This research uncovers the interplay between perceived organizational politics, psychological safety, and employee voice behavior, with political skills as a moderating factor, contributing valuable insights to both academia and practitioners for fostering positive organizational environments.