Analyzing the Association between Demographic Variables and Perceived Organizational Politics, Political Skills, Work Performance and Stress of Faculties at Higher Education Institutions in India

Abstract

The study attempted to examine the association between socio-demographics, human capital variables, faculty perceived
organizational politics (POPs), political skill (PS), work Performance, and stress. And, to analyze the relationship between POPs, PS, work stress and performance of faculty members at higher education institutions. Non-probability methods were employed to collect data and
adopted constructs from previous research tailored to the present study’s needs. In addition, the study employed a t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation matrix to examine the relationship between variables. The results of the study indicated that the socio-demographic and human capital variables were partly significantly associated with POPs, PS and job outcomes among academia in higher
education institutions. Additionally, perceived organizational politics and political skills harmed work performance, while perceived organizational politics were positively linked to political skills and workplace stress among academia. The study contributes to a better understanding of the effect of workplace politics. In addition, helps the faculties, higher education authorities as well as the Government to understand the effects of POPs and simultaneously the role of PS in effectively handling workplace situations
of the organizations.