Effect Of Organizational Politics On Employee`S Productivity: Incase Of Someselected Public Sectors Of Ambo Town Administration, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract

The study conducted at some selected public sectors of Ambo Town Administration regarding the effects of Organizational politics on Employee productivity. The purposes of this study were to measure the employees, institutional and environmental effects on employee productivity in the study area. Both Descriptive and Explanatory and Qualitative and Quantitative research Design and approach employed respectively. About 130 samplesizes of the respondents were derived from the Total population of 192 while 126 questionnaires responded. The primary data were collected from the selected sectors Head, Team-leaders, Management committees and experts through questionnaire. The analysis of employees in the public sector of Ambo Town reveals moderate levels of productivity, job satisfaction, and job stress. Organizational politics play a significant role in shaping these factors, with varying impacts on employee motivation and organizational culture. Communication channels are generally effective, but external pressures and public perception also affects employee experiences. Inferential statistics indicated that employee productivity, with job stress, job satisfaction, and external pressure identified as the most significant predictors. Organizational culture negatively affects productivity, while public perception has a minimal effect. The analysis demonstrates a strong relationship between these variables and employee productivity, emphasizing the importance of addressing job stress and satisfaction for improved performance. The study concluded that job stress, satisfaction, and external pressures are key predictors of productivity. Reducing political behaviors and improving organizational culture enhance employee performance and well-being. The study recommended that reducing organizational politics to improve employee productivity and developing strategies include fostering transparency, fairness, and clear communication, while addressing job stress, satisfaction, and motivation. Strengthening organizational culture, structure, and public perception further enhance employee engagement and performance.