Political Organization Research Articles

How Does Organisational Politics Impact Innovative Work Behaviour? The Mediating Role of Knowledge Sharing

How Does Organisational Politics Impact Innovative Work Behaviour? The Mediating Role of Knowledge Sharing

Understanding Power Dynamics: A Triangulated Analysis of Organizational Theory and Job Demand-Resource Model

Organizational politics is a form of unwanted work outcome that negatively impacts the organization and the performance of others. However, it is a considerable concern in every form of organization and several studies reflect the impact of organizational politics on employee behavior and intention to quit. Most of the time organizational politics has been perceived by lower-level employees and due to perception, they tend to be negative towards the work situation and also try to quit the problem. However, Pakistan is experiencing a severe lack of nursing professionals, and the brain drain is affecting the performance of hospitals and educational institutes and the goodwill and well-being of the country. It has also been determined that the intention to quit is affecting nurses pursuing duties in hospitals as well as in other sectors. Hence, this study takes the reference of nurses working as faculty in nursing institutions in Karachi to analyze the impact of organizational politics on the intention to quit. The data was collected through quota sampling to collect data from nurses who are faculty members rather than principals, administrators & coordinators. SMART-PLS has been used to analyze the impact of organizational politics on employees’ intention to leave with the mediation of stress and the results of the study indicated that triangulation of theories is effective. However, their perceived organizational politics have severe negative outcomes, especially in employee’s intention to quit.

State and legal mechanisms in the formation of the ethnic identity of ukrainians (17th to Early 20th Century)

Unlike Eastern Ukraine, the territorial belonging of Western Ukrainian lands was determined by contractual agreements between European states. Reforms in Austria, and later in Austria-Hungary, as opposed to Russia, were based on the principles of Enlightenment ideology and values such as freedom, human rights, constitutionalism, and parliamentarism. In the medium-term perspective, this led to the Western Ukrainian community developing a sense of national consciousness, political organization, and the values of European civilization by the end of the 19th century. In this article, based on a comparative analysis of the historical experience of the Ukrainian community within two empires – the Russian and the Austro-Hungarian – the evolution of the process of national identity is examined. The study was conducted using general methods of scientific knowledge, in particular, analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, abstraction, specification, and formalization. During the study, the author analyzed the peculiarities of the state and legal mechanisms for forming the ethnic identity of Ukrainians in the seventeenth and early twentieth centuries. The prerequisites of Ukrainians’ ethnic self-identification are considered. The author analyses the historical and cultural foundations of establishing the Ukrainian nation with the modern state-building process.

Understanding the motivations behind political engagement in Zambia: A comprehensive review

Political engagement refers to the active participation of individuals or groups in the political process, such as voting, campaigning, attending rallies or protests, contacting elected officials, or joining political organizations. It encompasses any action taken by citizens to influence public policy, government decisions, or the political landscape in general. Political engagement is crucial for a functioning democracy, as it allows citizens to voice their opinions, hold elected officials accountable, and contribute to shaping the direction of their society. Hence, this journal article explored the multifaceted motivations that drive individuals to join politics in Zambia. Drawing upon a wide range of scholarly literature, empirical studies, and expert analyses, this paper examined the various factors influencing political engagement in the country. From historical legacies to socio-economic conditions, cultural dynamics, and institutional frameworks, the motivations for entering politics in Zambia are diverse and complex. By synthesizing existing research and providing critical insights, this article contributes to a deeper understanding of the dynamics shaping political participation in the Zambian context. This study aimed to delve into the motivations driving political engagement in Zambia, seeking to provide insights that can inform policy interventions and enhance democratic practices.

The definition of the state value in terms of functional quintessence

The article examines the issue of the quintessence of the State's axiology in terms of functional definition. For the purpose of the study, the scientific issue is divided into components which are the substantive elements of the scientific problem. First of all, the issue of the essence of the State as a legal phenomenon is revealed, which is the main basis for the emergence of the scientific problem. The relevant views of scholars on the definition of the State are also considered. It has been concluded that the State is a sovereign, political and territorial organisation of society, on the territory of which there are authorities, legal system and taxation system, as well as other additional elements. The author further provides the features inherent in the State which constitute its ontology.
 Based on a comprehensive analysis of the essence of the concept of “state”, the article presents some theories of the origin of the state which reflect the purpose of its emergence and existence. The most common theories of the origin of the State include: patriarchal, contractual, violence, organic, and psychological. After analysing some of the theories, the author concludes that the purpose of the State’s emergence and existence is to unite society, resolve disputes and develop it.
 The quintessence and diversity of the functions of the State are analysed. As a result, it has been concluded that the functions of the State are a set of activities and processes whose impact is directed at society. Differentiation of functions also has different manifestations. Some scholars distinguish between basic and additional functions, some – internal and external. Internal functions include, for example, regulatory, defence, etc., while external functions include diplomatic and economic (in the context of foreign activities). Based on the analysis of the functions of the State which reflect the directions of its influence on society and which are regulatory in nature (and the very essence of the State is organisational in nature), the article concludes that the axiology of the State in terms of the functional definition is to organise society with the help of its inherent properties and to regulate social relations on the basis of its existing functions with a view to social development.

A new role for spinal manual therapy and for chiropractic? Part II: strengths and opportunities

In a previous paper, we presented some important weaknesses of and threats to the chiropractic profession as we see them. We further argued that the chiropractic profession’s relationship with its principal clinical tool (spinal manual therapy) is at the core of the ideological divide that fractures the profession and prevents professional development towards greater integration in the healthcare landscape. In this manuscript, we shall argue that the historical predilection for spinal manipulation also gifts the profession with some obvious strengths and opportunities, and that these are inextricably linked to the management of musculoskeletal disorders. The onus is now on the chiropractic profession itself to redefine its raison d’être in a way that plays to those strengths and delivers in terms of the needs of patients and the wider healthcare system/market. We suggest chiropractors embrace and cultivate a role as coordinators of long-term and broad-focused management of musculoskeletal disorders. We make specific recommendations about how the profession, from individual clinicians to political organizations, can promote such a development.

Analysis of The Influence of Organizational Politics on Organizational Commitment, Job Satisfaction, Performance and Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB)

This research aims to examine the relationship and influence of political organizations on organizational commitment, job satisfaction, performance, and organizational citizenship behavior at the Manokwari Regency Social Service. This research is explanatory, namely examining the influence of organizational politics on organizational commitment, job satisfaction, performance, and organizational citizenship behavior. This research data was obtained from a questionnaire filled out by responses from the Manokwari Regency Social Service. The population and sample of this research were 69 respondents. Research data processing uses simple linear regression. The research results show that political organizations have a relationship with organizational commitment and work performance but have no relationship with organizational citizenship behavior. Political organizations also influence organizational commitment but do not necessarily influence performance and organizational citizenship behavior. Meanwhile, other results state that job satisfaction does not meet the validity test.

Perception of the Course by the Students of Moscow Universities «Fundamentals of Russian Statehood (based on the results of in-depth research)

The article presents data on the study of the perception of the Moscow university students of the course "Fundamentals of Russian Statehood". To obtain data on the perception of the course "Fundamentals of Russian Statehood" by the student youth, the author conducted a sociological study using the method of individual in-depth interviews (30 first-year students of Moscow universities who are teaching this discipline). In the course of the study, the theoretical and methodological basis was studied, affecting the issue of perception by modern youth of certain development trends and problems of society. The study is an important stage in the study of the influence of the new course "Fundamentals of Russian Statehood" on the formation of the worldview of students. The article analyzes the attitude of young people to youth politics in Russia today, to the course "Fundamentals of Russian Statehood" and its influence on the formation of awareness of belonging to Russian society, the development of a sense of citizenship, as well as on the creation of a spiritual, moral and cultural foundation of a developed and integral personality who realized the peculiarities of the historical path of our state and the identity of its political organization. The results of the study show that the perception of the course "Fundamentals of Russian Statehood" depends on various factors, in particular on the individual preferences and expectations of students. The new course is not only an educational program, but also a tool of social impact aimed at the formation of patriotic consciousness and civic responsibility among the younger generation. The results of the study supplement the accumulated knowledge by obtaining up-to-date data on the perception of the student youth of Moscow universities of the course "Fundamentals of Russian Statehood", clarify various aspects of the content of this course, which in the future will help other authors in the study of the topic.

Training practices and job performance in public universities: leveraging on self-efficacy and organizational politics

Training practices and job performance in public universities: leveraging on self-efficacy and organizational politics

Antecedents of Staff Attrition

Addressing turnover has consistently remained a pivotal concern across industries. Mitigating turnover can empower organizations to retain their crucial personnel, consequently fostering heightened productivity and potentially bolstered profitability. This study delves into the correlation between employees' perception of organizational politics and the lure of alternative job offers featuring better compensation as drivers of turnover among Bank Alfalah (Karachi) personnel. Employing a cross-sectional approach with deductive reasoning, this study collected responses through survey questionnaires from Bank Alfalah employees. The outcomes unveiled a noteworthy positive association between turnover and both perceived organizational politics and the appeal of higher-paying alternative job opportunities. Additionally, the study unearthed that office politics plays a more robust role in translating turnover intentions into decisions. These findings bear significant implications not only for the banking sector but also for theoretical advancements in research centered around organizational politics and the allure of enhanced compensation through alternative employment avenues.

Organising for System Change: “From the Sea to the City” and the Movement Ecology of Migrant Solidarity in Europe

AbstractThis paper engages with the relationship between dissident European mayors and the migrant solidarity movement in Europe after 2015. With the case study of the coalition “From the Sea to the City”, I examine how its members institutionalise mayors’ dissent at a transnational level through the International Alliance of Safe Harbours. Employing primary empirical data, the study finds that coalition members create a political sequence in four ways: developing a storyline and setting up a broad coalition of migrant solidarity; referencing mayors’ disruptive acts; nurturing counter‐imaginaries; and laying the foundation for further action towards transforming the instituted order of European migration politics. To conceptualise the empirical findings, I draw on concepts of political organisation. In this vein, the paper calls for an assessment of movement politics that goes beyond the belief that local disruptions will suffice to set in motion a progressive transformation of European migration politics.

The violence and the left: a study in the context of the Assam Movement (1979–85)

ABSTRACT The Assam Movement (1979–85) was one of the most significant political developments in the history of Assam. It demanded the detection and deportation of illegal immigrants from Assam. The movement passed through several phases, many of which involved violence. It includes the clashes between the agitators and the left-leaning political parties and organizations, which resulted in severe violence and even several fatalities. Certain works related to the violence and the Assam Movement provide information on the nature and timelines of those violence. However, there is a gap in the analysis of the reasons behind this development. Therefore, this paper attempts to understand the said gap historically. The primary sources for the study are archived files and documents. The study argues that the violence broke out as a result of the development of left politics, the emergence of regional political parties, and the left’s involvement in the Assam Movement.

Exploring the Influence of Organizational Politics on Employee Motivation and Management

In today’s dynamic organizational landscape, understanding the intricate interplay between organizational politics, employee motivation, and management is essential for fostering a thriving workforce. This research paper delves into the often-overlooked realm of organizational politics and its profound influence on employee well-being. By exploring the multifaceted relationship between organizational politics and employee motivation, we aim to uncover the underlying mechanisms through which political dynamics shape employee engagement and commitment. The study navigates through conceptual, methodological, and ethical challenges encountered in researching this complex phenomenon, shedding light on the nuances of organizational politics within different cultural contexts. Through a comprehensive review of literature, the paper examines empirical evidence and theoretical frameworks to elucidate the impact of organizational politics on employee motivation and management practices. Furthermore, it offers practical insights for leaders and managers to navigate organizational politics in a manner that fosters a culture of trust, transparency, and empowerment. The research methodology employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data to provide a holistic understanding of the research topic. Challenges such as limited access to relevant academic databases and ethical considerations are addressed, ensuring the integrity and rigor of the study. This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing valuable insights into the dynamic relationship between organizational politics, employee motivation, and management, ultimately guiding organizations towards cultivating a positive work environment

Bioethics-CSR Divide

Bioethics-CSR Divide

Историософские аспекты отечественного народовластия: стадия зрелого государства: статья 3

The final article is a consideration of democracy at the stage of a mature state, which already acts as an organ-ic form of political organization of a particular society, without which the given society itself cannot exist in prin-ciple. The key process of this stage of domestic political genesis is the growth of bureaucracy, which at the pre-sent stage acts as both the thesis and antithesis of social development to a comparable extent. Bureaucratiza-tion, going beyond the framework of management structures, penetrates deeply into other spheres, largely modifying their essential meaning and subordinating all new social segments to its logic. This is reflected in the forms of democracy that come under the pressure of administrative paperwork. At the same time, democracy manifests itself in forms largely determined not only by the political, but also by the social and cultural envi-ronment. Being a reaction to a power vacuum, people’s power is formed under the influence of cultural-ideological or power tendencies, and its implementation can lead to ambiguous consequences, including so-cial chaotization.

By What Jurisdiction? Law, Settler Colonialism, and the Geographical Assumptions of IR Theory

Abstract In this article, I consider critical writings on territory in International Relations, focusing on recent work on U.S. practices of extraterritorial jurisdiction. I suggest that, while such work has importantly traced the multiple ways in which U.S. authority often exceeds the supposed territorial boundaries of the United States, it has nonetheless failed to reckon with the contested and uneven nature of U.S. authority within such supposed boundaries. In particular, IR scholarship has failed to engage with the ways in which U.S. authority has been, and continued to be, contested by Indigenous people and nations. This failure is the product of an assumption that lies at the heart of the discipline—the assumption that Indigenous people are internal to colonizing or settler states. I suggest that the internalization of Indigenous people and Indigenous political organization that is at play in much IR scholarship is not simply a product of a generalized “state-centrism” or a product of histories of settler colonialism, writ large. Rather, at the heart of the territorial assignations and allotments of IR scholarship are assumptions about legal authority or jurisdiction—about who has jurisdiction to define and assign land, about who does not, and what law means at all. Critiquing these assumptions and their political implications, I show the importance of asking: “by what jurisdiction”? That is, what is the legal authority that we implicitly accept and assert when we designate territory in particular ways? The question insists that there are multiple laws (including multiple international laws) at play in global politics and opens up space for critical and postcolonial IR scholars to better take responsibility for their (often implicit) choices between multiple laws.

Russian civil society of wartime: the specifics of development in the conditions of Special military operationa

The purpose of the article is to study the trends and features of the development of civil society in the Russian Federation in the process of a special military operation in the regions of historical Novorossiya. It is noted that the influence of ITS on the functioning of the Russian model of the «third sector» leads to fundamental transformations of the nature of the state-civil dialogue. It is argued that the field of civil-military relations is becoming a priority area of interaction between society and the state in modern Russia. As evidence, examples are given of an increase in the composition of non-governmental structures both in the direction of their activities and in spreading to the lowest level of territorial and political organization. It is proved that the priority task of the vast majority of newly emerged and previously existing public entities is to provide some kind of support to units and units of the Russian army in theaters of armed struggle, as well as social protection of military personnel and their family members. For a very limited time period, institutionalized and networked associations en masse include all new social aggregations and territorial communities, which became the organizing link of the national patriotic upsurge during the period of their independence. It is predicted that those actors who have been able to prove themselves as a link between the army and the people will be able to act as a core component of civil society in Russia of the 21st century in the foreseeable future.

Unveiling the enigma: Exploring organizational dysfunctional learning modes and institutional amnesia in the Indian Universal Service Obligation Fund

AbstractDespite various government initiatives and substantial unutilized funds in the Indian Universal Service Obligation Fund (USF), a significant population in rural and remote areas still lack broadband services due to inadequate consideration for demographic and geographical challenges in planning and implementation strategies, mainly stemming from focus on quick electoral benefits, favoritism, organizational politics and a sense of indifference. This study employs a multiple‐case approach to analyze the USF institution using the proposed integrated organizational learning framework, offering a novel perspective. The proposed framework identifies factors influencing effective outcomes and provides a comprehensive assessment of cross‐project learning culture within the organization. Additionally, by unveiling systemic deception and hidden intentions, the application of this framework may act as a deterrent to improper practices, contributing to an improved outlook for future projects. Our analysis reveals that despite encountering distinct experiences and outcomes in different initiatives, the USF has missed opportunities to fully leverage lessons learned and avoid repeating past mistakes. To bolster the efficacy of future projects, we propose that the USF adopt a proactive organizational learning strategy involving thorough evaluations and analyses of past projects by experts. This process should aim to extract key lessons, challenges, and best practices, culminating in establishing a repository of learnings. Regularly updating and utilizing this repository can foster a culture of continuous improvement and informed decision‐making. Such an approach can improve project delivery across traditional metrics of time, cost, and quality and maximize benefits delivered to beneficiaries.

Особенности миграционной политики современного правового государства

The article deals with the problem of implementing migration policy by a modern state governed by the rule of law. The author analyzes approaches to understanding the category of «rule of law» and, highlighting the basic requirements for this model of political and legal organization of society, examines the specifics of its implementation of the function of controlling population migration. The difficulties faced by the modern state in implementing its migration policy, as well as demonstrating the limitations of the model of the rule of law in the issues under consideration, are determined.

Leadership Styles and Their Effects in Northwest Romanian Multinational Companies

Multinational organizations are considered among the best-performing organizations, both through organizational culture, politics, and education. The management functions of these organizations also generate effective leadership that largely determines the organizational performance and success of the companies. The management performance of managers in these organizations is measured by criteria that influence work efforts, effectiveness, and employee satisfaction. The purpose of this paper is an analysis of leadership styles and their effects on Northwest Romanian multinationals. In this sense, the research aims to fill the gaps in the specialized literature in the field. The research was based on instruments specific to the study of leadership styles,by applying a questionnaire to 140 leaders from 24 multinationals operating in NW Romania. The analysis was made through the prism of the correlations between the attributes and behaviors of the leaders and the results of these behaviors, respectively, the performance indicators. These quantitative data have statistics so as to identify the specific relationships between the leadership styles and their results. Also, the differences in the results were analyzed according to the sectors of activity, industry, and services in which these leaders operate. The results showed extremely small differences, which proves that the effects of leadership styles are significantly equal, regardless of the activity sector of the multinational organizations. The importance of the empirical study resides in the results of the analysis, which can lead to the promotion of effective leadership both in the studied region and in the entire country, as well as in other types of organizations and institutions.