Perceived Organizational Politics, Ingratiatory Tactics And Teachers Job Satisfaction: A Holistic Organizational Analysis Among Teachers In Kp (Pakistan)

Abstract

This study uses a quantitative technique to analyze the complex links among job satisfaction, perceived organizational politics, and ingratiatory behavior among teachers, with data collected from various rural and urban areas. Based on the findings, ingratiation strategies have significant impacts on job satisfaction, but perceived organizational politics have a negative impact. Positive interactions with coworkers, students, and parents increase job satisfaction, with little variation between urban and rural teachers. Female teachers, on the other hand, report greater levels of job satisfaction than male teachers, which may be due to variations in their perceptions of politics in organization. Furthermore, high perceived organizational politics are associated with increased ingratiation behavior, but positive attitudes towards a payment and promotion opportunities are associated with greater job satisfaction. This study emphasizes the social and organizational components that impact teachers' professional experiences, providing significant insights for educational administrators and Policymakers attempt to promote organizational effectiveness and teacher well-being.